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Which type of tissue performs the role of signal conduction in the body?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Nervous Tissue
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Which of the following is not a function of the nurse cells in the male reproductive system?
A
Support and nourish developing sperm cells
B
Produce testosterone
C
Form the blood-testis barrier
D
Secrete inhibin to regulate sperm production
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Understand the role of nurse cells, also known as Sertoli cells, in the male reproductive system. They are crucial for supporting and nourishing developing sperm cells.
Recognize that nurse cells form the blood-testis barrier, which is essential for protecting developing sperm from harmful substances and immune system attacks.
Identify that nurse cells secrete inhibin, a hormone that helps regulate sperm production by providing feedback to the pituitary gland to control the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Consider the function of producing testosterone. Testosterone is primarily produced by Leydig cells, not nurse cells, in the male reproductive system.
Conclude that the function not associated with nurse cells is the production of testosterone, as this is the role of Leydig cells.
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