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Sertoli cells are very much essential during spermatogenesis. Why?

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Sertoli cells are the somatic cells of the testis that are essential for testis formation and spermatogenesis. Sertoli cells facilitate the progression of germ cells to spermatozoa.They also provide nourishment. FSH hormone acts on sperms via sertoli cells.

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