Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding the sertoli cells is INCORRECT?

  1. The sertoli cells consume the unneeded portions of the spermatozoa.

  2. Sertoli cells form the blood-testis barrier.

  3. Sertoli cells are also knownas the mother cell.

  4. Sertoli cells helps in the translocation of germ cells.

  5. Sertoli cells are activated by testosterone.
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Explanation

Sertoli cells are activated by follicle-stimulating hormone and has FSH-receptor on its membranes. It is specifically located in the convoluted seminiferous tubules

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