Q170 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (26 May) · Zoology

Developing spermatozoa receive nutrition from

A
stem cells
B
interstitial cells
Correct answer
C
Sertoli cells
D
germ cells.

Solution

Sertoli cells or nurse cells are elongated cells present singly in between the germinal epithelial cells of seminiferous tubules of testis. They provide nourishment to the developing spermatozoa.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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