NEET 2010 Biology question

Sertoli cells are found in

(1)adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline
(2)Seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cellsCorrect
(3)Pancreas and secrete progesterone
(4)Ovaries and secrete progesterone

Answer: (2)

Solution

Sertoli cells (sustentacular or nurse cells) are present in the seminiferous tubules of the testis along with the spermatogenic cells. They provide nutrition and support to the developing germ cells (spermatogonia, spermatocytes and spermatids), so (2)

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Question ID VK-090607