Michael notices that sometimes his testicles lie far from his body, and sometimes they are positioned much closer. What is causing this change?

A lack of hydration is causing tissue to tighten.

His body going through the typical changes of puberty.

His scrotum is maintaining temperature homeostasis.

His testes are producing more or less androgen at different times.

The correct answer is: his scrotum is maintaining temperature homeostasis. The position of the testicles can change in order to regulate the temperature of the testes. When they are positioned closer to the body, it helps to keep them warm, and when they are further away, it helps to keep them cool. This is important for sperm production and overall reproductive health.