The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac to

a. permit spermatogenesis.
b. protect the gonads against injury.
c. permit testosterone secretion.
d. maintain the testes at a lower than normal body temperature for normal testicular function.
e. any two of the above


E

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