wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Supporting cells found between the germinal epithelium of testes are called as

A
Interstitial cells of Leydig
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Sertoli cells
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Granular cells
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Phagocytes
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Sertoli cells
Testes are oval-shaped organs which are made of approximately 900 seminiferous tubules and connective tissue called the stromal or interstitial tissue made of Leydig cells (present adjacent to the seminiferous tubules) The seminiferous tubules consist of Sertoli cells along with spermatocytes, spermatozoa, and the spermatids. The Leydig cells secrete the androgens (male sex hormones) and the Sertoli cells are important for the formation of the testis and the spermatogenesis. The Sertoli cells are the nurse cells as they provide nutrition to the developing sperms. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Male reproductive system
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon