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why sertoli cells are very much essential during spermatogenesis

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Sertoli cells are the somatic cells of the testes and are essential for spermatogenesis. Sertoli cells provide nourishment and aid the progression of germ cells to sperms. FSH hormone which is essential in spermatogenesis also acts on the sperms via the sertoli cells.

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