2.Discovered in 1865 by Enrico Sertoli, Sertoli cells reside in the seminiferous tubules where they are involved in several functions including providing nourishment for spermatogenic cells as well as the formation of the blood-testis barrier (hemato-testicular barrier). Can you describe the structures and functions of Sertoli cells? Please make a list of related diseases.

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2.Discovered in 1865 by Enrico Sertoli, Sertoli
cells reside in the seminiferous tubules where
they are involved in several functions including
providing nourishment for spermatogenic cells
as well as the formation of the blood-testis
barrier (hemato-testicular barrier). Can you
describe the structures and functions of Sertoli
cells? Please make a list of related diseases.
Transcribed Image Text:2.Discovered in 1865 by Enrico Sertoli, Sertoli cells reside in the seminiferous tubules where they are involved in several functions including providing nourishment for spermatogenic cells as well as the formation of the blood-testis barrier (hemato-testicular barrier). Can you describe the structures and functions of Sertoli cells? Please make a list of related diseases.
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