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The testes maintain homeostasis primarily through the regulation of temperature, which is crucial for sperm production. They are located outside the body in the scrotum, allowing them to remain cooler than the internal body temperature. This temperature regulation is achieved through the contraction and relaxation of the cremaster and dartos muscles, as well as through the pampiniform plexus, a network of veins that cools arterial blood before it enters the testes. Additionally, hormonal feedback mechanisms involving testosterone and other hormones help regulate spermatogenesis and overall reproductive function.

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