Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionHard
Question
Sertoli cells are found in
Options
A.ovaries and secrete progesterone
B.adrenal cortex and secrete adrenalin
C.seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells
D.pancreas and secrete cholecystokinin.
Solution
The epithelium of seminiferous tubule is made up of two types of cell Sertoli cells and spermatogenic cell. Sertoli cells are elongated and pyramidal which partially envelope the spermatogenic cells. These nourish spermatozoa, act as nurse cell for differenting sperma tozoa. These secrete a glycoprotien harmone, called inhibin which is involved in the negative feed back control of sperm production.
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