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What is the region outside the seminiferous tubules called?

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Seminiferous tubules:
Seminiferous tubule contain sperm-producing male germ cells.
The testes contain seminiferous tubules.
Sertoli cells which feed the germ cells are found in seminiferous tubule.
Interstitial gaps are the areas outside of the seminiferous tubules that contain Leydig cells and small blood veins.
Structure of seminiferous tubule in coiled tube.

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Q. Assertion :The regions outside the seminiferous tubules are called interstitial spaces, which contain Leydig's cell. Reason: Leydig's cells synthesise and secrete testicular hormones called androgens.

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. 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

Q. Read the following statements related to testis and find out the incorrect statements.

a. Each testicular lobule contains one to three highly coiled seminiferous tubules in which sperms are produced.

b. Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inner side 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 competent cells are also present.

e. The seminiferous tubules of the testis open into the rete testis through vasa efferentia.

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