Asked by Tayler Metcalf on Jun 02, 2024
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The sustentacular cells
A) mature to form sperm cells.
B) produce testosterone.
C) provide nourishment for development of sperm cells.
D) cover and protect most of the testes.
E) produce seminal fluid.
Sustentacular Cells
Support cells found in various organs and tissues, providing physical support, nourishment, and regulation of cell environments.
Testosterone
A steroid hormone primarily produced in men by the testes and in women by the ovaries, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
Seminal Fluid
The fluid component of semen, produced by various male reproductive organs, providing nourishment and a medium for sperm during ejaculation.
- Determine the various cellular and structural components involved in spermatogenesis and their specific functions.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sustentacular cells, also known as Sertoli cells, are essential for the support and nourishment of developing sperm cells (spermatocytes) in the testes. They do not mature into sperm cells, produce testosterone, cover the testes, or produce seminal fluid.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the various cellular and structural components involved in spermatogenesis and their specific functions.