Which is not a function of Sertoli cells?

Nurse cells to sperms

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Secreting hormone inhibin

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Forming a manchette

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Secreting testicular fluid for sperm transport

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Solution

The correct option is B Forming a manchette
Sertoli cells are the somatic cells of the testis that are essential for testis formation and spermatogenesis. Its function includes:-
It is the nurse cells of the testicles and helps in the formation of sperms.
It secretes inhibin that inhibits FSH.
Secretion of testicular fluid is done by it which helps in sperm transport.
So the correct option is 'Forming a manchette'.

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