Q. Sertoli’s cells are found in
A) Ovaries and secrete progesterone
B) Adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline
C) Seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells
D) Pancreas and secrete cholecystokinin
Explanation
The epithelium of seminiferous tubule is made up of two types of cells- Sertoli’s cells and spermatogenic cells. Sertoli’s cells nourish spermatozoa, act as nurse cells for differentiating spermatozoa phagocytize defective sperm and secrete protein hormone inhibin (which inhibits FSH secretion).
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