CBSE Class 12-science Answered
T.S. of mammalian testis revealing seminiferous
tubules shows different types of cells.
(i) Name the types of cells of germinal epithelium.
(ii) Name the cells scattered in connective tissue
and lying between seminiferous tubules.
Differentiate between them on the basis of their
functions.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 11 Jun, 2014, 04:16: PM
Expert Answer
(i) Germinal epithelium shows the following types of cells:
1. Spermatogonia
2. Sertoli cells
(ii) Leydig cells or Interstitial cells.
Functions:
Spermatogonia: Undergo meiotic division leading to sperm formation.
Sertoli cells: Nourish germ cells.
Leydig cells: Synthesise and secrete hormone androgen.
Answered by | 11 Jun, 2014, 06:16: PM
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