Question
What do you understand by sertoli cells? What is their functions?
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Answer
Sertoli Cells : These cells are also called supporting or nurse cells. These cells are columnar shaped, elongated less in number and bigger in size. These cells have many spermatids to be clumped at their free end.
Functions :
1. These cells provide protection, support and nutrition to developing spermatids.
2. These cells degenerate the useless cytoplasm of spermatids.
3. These cells also secrete inhibin hormone to regulate the activities of FSH for spermatogenesis
Functions :
1. These cells provide protection, support and nutrition to developing spermatids.
2. These cells degenerate the useless cytoplasm of spermatids.
3. These cells also secrete inhibin hormone to regulate the activities of FSH for spermatogenesis
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