Human Reproduction Question 119

Question: Supporting cells found in between the germinal epithelium of testes are called [MP PMT 1996, 2002]

Options:

A) Interstitial cells of Leydig

B) Sertoli cells

C) Granular cells

D) Phagocytes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The germinal epithelium lining of the seminiferous tubules is made of two kinds of cell.

A few larger cell columnar supporting cells are called sertoli cells or sustentacular cells on nurse cells.