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Write the location and function of the following in human testes:
(a) Sertoli cells (b) Leydig cells
(a) Sertoli cells (b) Leydig cells
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(a) Sertoli cells are located within the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Function: They provide nutrition to the developing sperms.
(b) The Leydig cells are located in the interstitial spaces between the seminiferous tubules.
Function: They synthesize and secrete androgen hormones (like testosterone).
Function: They provide nutrition to the developing sperms.
(b) The Leydig cells are located in the interstitial spaces between the seminiferous tubules.
Function: They synthesize and secrete androgen hormones (like testosterone).
Function: They synthesize and secrete androgen hormones (like testosterone).
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