What Is a Function of the Sertoli Cells in the Testes

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is a function of the Sertoli cells in the testes?

• A) They nourish spermatocytes, spermatids, and sperm.
• B) They stimulate immune responses against spermatogenic cells.
• C) They absorb excess fluid secreted for sperm transport.
• D) They secrete testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
• E) They prevent the release of sperm directly into the seminiferous tubule.

---

Definitions:

Asceticism

A lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, and natural sciences.

Hedonism

The conception of the good life that takes pleasure to be the ultimate good.

Ethical Relativism

The thesis that whatever a culture or a society holds about right and wrong is therefore correct, at least for members of that culture or society. See moral (or ethical) relativism.