Why are the testes in human beings and mammals situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called the scrotum?

  • A
    There is not enough space in the pelvic area for the testicles to be housed internally.
  • B
    The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes, $2.5^{\circ}C$ lower than the normal body temperature, which is required for spermatogenesis.
  • C
    The scrotum helps in maintaining the high temperature of the testes, $2.5^{\circ}C$ higher than the normal body temperature, which is required for spermatogenesis.
  • D
    Providing more space for the growth of the epididymis.

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