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What is the constitution of seminiferous tubule ?

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The seminiferous tubule is made up of two types of stratified epithelium namely sertoli cells or nurse cells and spermatogonic cells or male germ cells. Sertoli cells are elongated and pyramidal cells, which nourishes the growing sperm. They also secrete a hormone namely inhibin, which is responsible for the negative feedback control of sperm production. Spermatogonic cells form the spermatozoa by meiosis or reduction division.
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