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In testis, spermatogonia produce sperms by spermatogenesis that begins at puberty. Testosterone plays a significant role in puberty. The spermatogonia present on the inside wall of seminiferous tubules multiply by mitotic division and increase in numbers. Each spermatogonium is diploid and contains 46 chromosomes. Some of the spermatogonia called primary spermatocytes periodically undergo meiosis. A primary spermatocyte completes the first meiotic division, i.e. reduction division leading to formation of two equal, haploid cells called secondary spermatocytes, which have only one set of chromosomes each. The secondary spermatocytes undergo the second meiotic division to produce four equal, haploid spermatids. The spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa or sperms by the process called spermiogenesis. After spermiogenesis, sperm heads become embedded in the Sertoli cells, and are finally released from the seminiferous tubules by the process called spermiation. Spermatogenesis starts at the age of puberty due to significant increase in the secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). It is a hypothalamic hormone. The increased levels of GnRH then acts at the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of two gonadotropins hormones like Leuteinising Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone. |
A) Senoli cells of seminiferous tubules
B) Nurse cells of seminiferous tubules
C) Sustentacular cells of seminiferous tubules
D) Germ cells of seminiferous tubules
Correct Answer: D
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