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What is the function of the cytoskeleton in Sertoli cells?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in Sertoli cells?
- Nutrient uptake
- Maintaining cell shape (correct)
- Cell signaling
- Hormone production
What is the shape of Sertoli cells?
What is the shape of Sertoli cells?
- Tall irregular (correct)
- Cuboidal
- Flat squamous
- Columnar
What is the location of Sertoli cells relative to the spermatogenic cells?
What is the location of Sertoli cells relative to the spermatogenic cells?
- Below the spermatogenic cells
- Above the spermatogenic cells
- Around the spermatogenic cells
- Among the spermatogenic cells (correct)
What is the structure that Sertoli cells extend from?
What is the structure that Sertoli cells extend from?
What is the direction of extension of Sertoli cells?
What is the direction of extension of Sertoli cells?
What is the immediate precursor of mature sperm?
What is the immediate precursor of mature sperm?
Where are spermatogenic cells supported during spermatogenesis?
Where are spermatogenic cells supported during spermatogenesis?
What is the site of attachment for spermatogenic cells during spermatogenesis?
What is the site of attachment for spermatogenic cells during spermatogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a spermatogenic cell?
Which of the following is NOT a spermatogenic cell?
Where do mature sperms ultimately reside?
Where do mature sperms ultimately reside?
What type of cells are Sertoli cells?
What type of cells are Sertoli cells?
How many layers of myoid cells make up the peritubular tissue?
How many layers of myoid cells make up the peritubular tissue?
What structure lies internal to the peritubular tissue?
What structure lies internal to the peritubular tissue?
What is the location of the peritubular tissue relative to the basal lamina?
What is the location of the peritubular tissue relative to the basal lamina?
What type of cells are not mentioned as part of the peritubular tissue?
What type of cells are not mentioned as part of the peritubular tissue?
Study Notes
Sertoli Cells
- Also known as Supporting or Nursing cells
- Shape: Tall irregular cells
- Location: Extend among the spermatogenic cells from the basal lamina to the lumen
Peritubular Tissue
- Consists of 3-5 layers of myoid cells
- External to the basal lamina
Cytoskeleton
- Composed of microfilaments and microtubules
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Test your knowledge of the structure of seminiferous tubules, including the different types of cells and tissue layers. Learn about the roles of Sertoli cells, basal lamina, and peritubular tissue. Identify the components that make up these vital structures in the male reproductive system.
