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State any one main function of sertoli cells


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Sertoli cells are the somatic cells of the testis that are essential for testis formation and spermatogenesis.

Its function includes:

  1. It is the nurse cells of the testicles and helps in the formation of sperms.
  2. It secretes inhibin that inhibits FSH.
  3. Secretion of testicular fluid is done by it which helps in sperm transport.

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