All of the Following Are Functions of the Sustentocytes in the Seminiferous

question 55

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the sustentocytes in the seminiferous tubules except

• A) secretion of testosterone.
• B) secretion of testicular fluid.
• C) secretion of androgen-binding protein.
• D) phagocytosis of excess cytoplasm from spermatids during spermiogenesis.

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Definitions:

EEG

Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain.

Meissner Corpuscles

Specific nerve terminations in the skin designed to respond to the sensation of light touch.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body parts that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a key role in touch, pressure, and sound sensation.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that regulates arousal and consciousness.