Sertoli's Cell (Noun)
Meaning
Elongated cells found in the seminiferous tubules of the testis; apparently they nourish the spermatids.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Sertoli's cells play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of spermatogenesis in the testis.
- The nurse cells, also known as Sertoli's cells, provide nutrients and support to the developing sperm cells.
- Sertoli's cells are elongated cells found in the seminiferous tubules of the testis, where they nourish the spermatids.
- The Sertoli's cells in the testis form a blood-testis barrier that separates the seminiferous tubules from the bloodstream.
- In the testis, Sertoli's cells are responsible for phagocytosing defective sperm cells and recycling their components.