NEET2006ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as:
Options
- ALH
- BFSH
- CGH
- Dprolactin
Correct answer
B. FSH
Step-by-step solution
Sertoli cells line the seminiferous tubules in the testes in males. These cells protect the spermatids and convey nutrients to both developing and mature spermatozoa. Sertoli cells are regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (secreted by anterior pituitary), and release testosterone. Luteinising hormone is secreted by posterior pituitary and regulate corpus luteum and placenta, growth hormone regulates all the cells of the body and prolactin is secreted by anterior pituitary and regulates the milk production in m