Human Reproduction Question 92

Question: There are some special types of cells found in the seminiferous tubules known as sertoli cells. These are [CBSE PMT 1992]

Options:

A) Germinal cells

B) Reproductive cells

C) Somatic cells

D) Protective cells

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Each seminiferous tubules is lined by a germinal epithelium formed of two types of cell germ or spermetogenic cells and sertoli or nurse cells.

Sertoli cells are a few pyramidal shaped cells which provide nutrition to developing sperms.