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What is sertoli cells?

Sertoli


Which organ structure sertoli cells is?

The Sertoli cells usually form the blood-testis barrier.


Which cell provide nourishment to developing sperm?

Sertoli cell (nurse cells), nourish and protect developing spermatozoa.


Can Sertoli cells produce a sperm?

No, Sertoli cells do not produce sperm. They provide support and nourishment for developing sperm cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. Sperm cells are produced by germ cells through the process of spermatogenesis.


What has the author Lonnie D Russell written?

Lonnie D. Russell has written: 'The Sertoli cell' -- subject(s): Cells, Sertoli cells, Testis


What are Sertoli cells stimulated by?

Sertoli cells, which are found in the testes, are stimulated primarily by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is produced by the pituitary gland. FSH acts on the Sertoli cells to promote sperm production and development, as well as to maintain the microenvironment necessary for sperm maturation.


Where is the hormone inhibin produced?

Inhibin is produced in the Sertoli cells in the testis and in the granulosa cells in the ovary.


Testosterone is produced within the testes by the?

Seminiferous tubules


Are sustentacular cells related to sertoli cells?

No, sustentacular cells are found in the olfactory epithelium of the nasal cavity and support the olfactory receptor neurons, while Sertoli cells are found in the testes and provide support and nourishment to developing sperm cells. They have different functions and locations in the body.


What is the main sex hormone produced by the male's reproductive system?

Testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).LH stimulates the testicular Leydig cells to produce testosterone.FSH stimulates the testicular Sertoli cells that nurture the developing sperm cells. Sertoli cells are also dependent testosterone.


What is the site of spermiogenesis?

Spermiogenesis occurs within the Sertoli cells found in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.


Which cells types support and nourishes the cells of the spermatogenic lineage?

Sertoli cells within the seminiferous tubules of the testes provide physical and nutritional support to the developing germ cells of the spermatogenic lineage. They regulate the microenvironment within the tubules, provide structural support, and also secrete various factors necessary for sperm production.