Question

Which of the following cells are present in mammalian testes and help to nourish sperms [AFMC 1997; KCET 2001; CPMT 2003; Kerala CET 2003]
A) Leydig cells
B) Oxyntic cells
C) Interstitial cells
D) Sertoli cells

Answer 1

Sertoli cells helps in nourishment of sperms.
Leydig cells(interstitial cells) secrete androgens.

So, answer will be D.

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Answer 2

Sertoli cells present in mammalian testes and help to nourish sperms.

Option (D)

Explanation:

• The testis of the mammals is composed of fine diameter of the tubes which are called seminiferous tubules. Sertoli cells are responsible to form the walls of these tubules.
• The Sertoli cell also helps in the nourishment, support and protection of the germ cell of the testis.
• These germ cells undergo cell division by the meiosis and form spermatozoa. The formation of the spermatozoa from the germ cell is called spermatogenesis.

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