Describe the location and function of the Scrotum and Epididymis.

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(N/A) $(1)$ Scrotum:
Location: It is a pouch-like structure located outside the abdominal cavity in males that houses the testes.
Function: It maintains the temperature of the testes $2-2.5^{\circ}C$ lower than the normal internal body temperature,which is essential for spermatogenesis.
$(2)$ Epididymis:
Location: It is a long,highly coiled tube located along the posterior surface of each testis.
Function: It serves as a temporary storage site for sperms and provides an environment for the maturation and acquisition of motility by the sperms.

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