The basis of the Sertoli cells adheres to the basal lamina and their apical ends frequently expand into the .......... of the seminiferous tubules.
A
Surface
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B
Lumen
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C
Outer membrane
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D
Inner layer
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Solution
The correct option is B Lumen Sertoli cells are the somatic cells present in the testes. They are involved in the formation of testes and in spermatogenesis. The bases of the Sertoli cells adhere to the basal lamina and their apical ends frequently expand into the lumen of the seminiferous tubules.