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NEET 2010
Exam
NEET
Year
2010
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Reproduction

NEET 2010 · Zoology · Human Reproduction

Sertoli cells are found in

Sertoli cells are found in

Options

  1. Aovaries and secrete progesterone
  2. Badrenal cortex and secrete adrenalin
  3. Cseminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells
  4. Dpancreas and secrete cholecystokinin

Correct answer

C. seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells

Step-by-step solution

The epithelium of seminiferous tubule is made up of two types of cells-Sertoli cells and spermatogenic cells. Sertoli cells are elongated and pyramidal which partially envelope the spermatogenic cells. These nourish spermatozoa, act as nurse cells for differentiating spermatozoa. These secrete a glycoprotein hormone, called inhibin which is involved in the negative feed back control of sperm production.
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