Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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Chapter 25, Problem 17RQ
Sustentocytes (a) nourish spermatocytes and. assist in sperm production, (b) secrete testosterone, (c) secrete fluid that contributes to semen, (d) produce follicle-stimulating hormone.
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Human Anatomy
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