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Which of the following cells present in the mammalian testis and nourishes the sperm?

a)

Leydig cells

b)

Oxyntic cells

c)

Interstitial cell

d)

Sertoli cell



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Which of the following cells present in the mammalian testis and nourishes the sperm?

a)

Leydig cells

b)

Oxyntic cells

c)

Interstitial cell

d)

Sertoli cell

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Sertoli cells present in the mammalian testis, nourishes the sperms. That’s why Sertoli cells are also called nurse cells. These cells also produces the inhibin hormone which halts spermatogenesis

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