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What is sertoli cells?

Sertoli


Which organ structure sertoli cells is?

The Sertoli cells usually form the blood-testis barrier.


Can Sertoli cells produce a sperm?

No. Germ cells are needed to produce sperm. Sertoli cells only aid in the process.


Are sustentacular cells related to sertoli cells?

Yes they are


Which cell provide nourishment to developing sperm?

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


What has the author Lonnie D Russell written?

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


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

sertoli


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.


The testicular cells that construct the blood- testis barrier are the?

Sertoli cells, a kind of sustentacular cells.


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


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.