Question

What is the role of the seminiferous tubules?

Answer 1

Seminiferous tubules:

1. The seminiferous tubules are the site of spermatogenesis where germ cells develop into spermatozoa in close interaction with the Sertoli cells.
2. Seminiferous tubules are located within the testes.

Role of the seminiferous tubules:

1. They play a role in the production of sperms.
2. They help in the maintenance of sperms.
3. They also play a role in storage of the sperms.
4. During the process of meiosis, the Sertoli cells that line the seminiferous tubules undergo the process of differentiation to be converted into sperm.