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Function of Cells in the Seminiferous Tubules

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The packing cells between the coils of seminiferous tubules are better known as ___

A

Germ cells

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Sperm cells

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Interstitial cells

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Leydig cells

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C
Interstitial cells

D
Leydig cells

In the human male reproductive system, between the coils of the seminiferous tubules, are packing cells known as interstitial cells or Leydig cells. They produce the male hormone testosterone.

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Q. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

A. Each testicular lobule contains one to three highly coiled seminiferous tubules in which sperm are produced
B. Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by two types of cells called Leydig cells and Sertoli cells
C. The region outside the seminiferous tubules called interstitial space, contain small blood vessels and male germ cells (spermatogonia) which lead to sperm formation
D. In testis immunologically component cells are also present
E. The seminiferous tubules of the testis open into the rete testis through vasa efferentia

Sperms develop from germ cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testis at ________ .

Q. Differentiate between seminiferous tubules and Leydig cells.

Q. Assertion: Interstitial cell is present in the region outside the seminiferous tubule called interstitial space.

Reason: Leydig cells produce testosterone without the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).

Q. What are the functions of Sertoli cells of the seminiferous tubules and the Leydig cells in a man?

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