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Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
- Leydig cells
- Testicular cells
- Sertoli cells (correct)
- Spermatogenic cells
What is the main function of Sertoli cells?
What is the main function of Sertoli cells?
- Phagocytosis of excess spermatid cytoplasm (correct)
- Production of testosterone
- Secretion of fluid for sperm transport
- Nourishment of sperm cells
Where are the Leydig cells located?
Where are the Leydig cells located?
- In the blood vessels
- In the scrotum
- In the seminiferous tubules
- In the testes (correct)
Which cells in the testes are responsible for nourishing spermatocytes, spermatids, and spermatozoa?
Which cells in the testes are responsible for nourishing spermatocytes, spermatids, and spermatozoa?
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What is the main function of the Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the main function of the Leydig cells in the testes?
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Where are the seminiferous tubules located in the testes?
Where are the seminiferous tubules located in the testes?
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What is the function of the blood-testis barrier?
What is the function of the blood-testis barrier?
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What hormone do Sertoli cells mediate the effects of on spermatogenesis?
What hormone do Sertoli cells mediate the effects of on spermatogenesis?
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