Question

Differentiate between the location and function of Sertoli cells and Leydig cells.

Answer 1

Type of cells	Sertoli cells	Leydig cells
Location	located in the seminiferous tubules	In the connective tissue present between the seminiferous tubules , small group of rounded interstitial or leydig cells are present
Function	The main function is to nurture developing sperm cells through the stages of spermatogenesis. Sertoli cells also act as phagocytes, consuming residual cytoplasm from the process of spermiogenesis.	The main function of leydig cells is to produce and secrete androgens