Which is not correct about sustentacular cells?

It is situated in between the germinal epithelial cells.

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It is related with nutrition of sperm.

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It forms blood testis barrier.

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It forms testosterone from oestrogen.

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Solution

The correct option is D It forms testosterone from oestrogen.
Sustentacular cells are supporting cells of the seminiferous tubules of the testis; responsible for the differentiation of spermatids, the maintenance of the blood-testis barrier, and the secretion of inhibin, androgen-binding protein, and Mullerian-inhibiting factor. They are not concerned with endocrine functions of testes.

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In the given cross section of testis, identify the labelled parts and match them with their relative description given alongside.

i. storage area for the sperm

ii. carry the sperm from the testes to the epididymis

iii. encases the testis and forms testicular lobules

iv. the seminiferous tubles open into this

v. has germinal and sertoli cells

Testosterone is produced by Leydig cells of the testis.

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