Which statement concerning the testes is true?

A) The vas deferens is located along the inferior portion of each testis.
B) The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the abdominal lymph nodes.
C) The right testis is lower than the left because the right spermatic cord is longer.
D) The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the body.

Cremaster Muscle

A muscle that covers the testis and spermatic cord, involved in the reflex action of moving the testis closer to the body in response to cold or fear.

Vas Deferens

The duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues in males that includes the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and the cremaster muscle, responsible for supporting the testes.