Human Reproduction — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Reproduction1 Mark
MCQ
Sustentacular cells is another name of:
A
Leydig cells
B
Oocytes
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Sertoli cells
D
Oogonia
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Sertoli cells
Sustentacular cells are the cells that are associated with providing structural support.
A type of sustentacular cells is Sertoli cells which are found in the stratified epithelium of seminiferous tubules.
Sertoli cells are also known as supporting cells.
They are elongated and pyramidal which partially envelope the spermatogenic cell which nourish the spermatozoa.
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