Sertoli cell
Cells found in human testes which help produce sperm / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sertoli cells are a type of sustentacular "nurse" cell found in human testes which contribute to the process of spermatogenesis (the production of sperm) as a structural component of the seminiferous tubules. They are activated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) secreted by the adenohypophysis and express FSH receptor on their membranes.
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Sertoli cell | |
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Details | |
System | Reproductive system |
Location | Testes |
Function | Provide nourishment to the developing spermatozoa |
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MeSH | D012708 |
FMA | 72298 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
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