Homework SourseCompare the nurse cells Sertoli cells in the mammalian testi
Compare the nurse cells (Sertoli cells) in the mammalian testis with nurse cells (follicle cells) in a mammalian ovary.
Solution
Answer:
Sertoli cells Follicle cells
1. they are the nurse or nurturing cells of the testicles and 1. They are the nurse cells or nutrition providing cells
provide nutrition to developing sperm cells during spermatogenesis. for the oocyte.
2. Located between the convoluted seminiferous tubule 2. located on the surface surrounding the oocyte in
the ovary.
3. Translocate the sperm cells from basal lamina to the lumen 3. does not translocate the oocyte but, gives rise to
of the seminiferous tubule corpus luteum
4. secretes : Anti mullerian hormone, Inhibin, transferrin, 4. secretes; estradiol, progesterone and InhibinA
androgen binding protein.
5. No role in pregnancy 5. the later stages form corpus luteum and helps in
maintenance of preganancy.
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