What is the function of the cremaster muscle?

A. It becomes engorged with blood during an erection.
B. It contracts during ejaculation to assist in the movement of sperm through the spermatic cord.
C. In most mammals, it serves to move the tail but has no purpose in humans.
D. It contributes to voluntary control of urination.
E. It contracts to draw the testes close to the body for warmth.


Answer: E

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