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Question
which is not a function of sertoli cells?
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forming a barrier between the blood and developing germ cells
secreting inhibin
nourishing developing sperm
converting estrogens into testosterone
phagocytizing defective sperm
Brief Explanations
Sertoli cells form the blood - testis barrier (between blood and germ cells), secrete inhibin, nourish developing sperm, and phagocytize defective sperm. Leydig cells, not Sertoli cells, are responsible for converting estrogens into testosterone.
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