MCQ
Sertoli cells are found in testis. These cells are:
- ✓Nurse cells
- BReproductive cells
- CReceptor cells
- DNone of the above
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Nurse cells
Sertoli cell is the "nurse" cell of the testes and is located in the seminiferous tubule.
They are somatic cells located within the germinal epithelium.
Its main function is to nourish the developing sperms, hence called as "nurse" cells.
They are somatic cells located within the germinal epithelium.
Its main function is to nourish the developing sperms, hence called as "nurse" cells.
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