The scrotum is a pouch of skin that hangs below the penis in male humans and some other mammals. It contains the testicles (testes), which produce sperm and testosterone.

Here are some key points about the scrotum:

* Temperature regulation: The scrotum helps regulate the temperature of the testicles, which need to be slightly cooler than the body's core temperature for sperm production.

* Protection: The scrotum protects the testicles from injury.

* Muscle: The scrotum contains a muscle called the dartos muscle, which can contract to pull the testicles closer to the body for warmth or relax to allow them to hang lower for cooling.

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