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(D) Sustentacular cells,also known as Sertoli cells,are located within the seminiferous tubules of the testes.They provide nutrition to the developing

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They convert estrogen into testosterone.

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(D) Sustentacular cells,also known as Sertoli cells,are located within the seminiferous tubules of the testes.They provide nutrition to the developing spermatozoa.They form the blood-testis barrier,which protects the developing sperm from the immune system.They do not convert estrogen into testosterone; in fact,Leydig cells are responsible for the synthesis of testosterone.Therefore,option $D$ is the incorrect statement.

Column $A$	Column $B$
$i$. Seminal fluid	$a$. Corpus spongiosum
$ii$. Prostate gland	$b$. Membranous urethra
$iii$. Ejaculatory duct	$c$. Clitoris
$iv$. Erectile tissues	$d$. Fructose
	$e$. Prostaglandins

Which of the following is $NOT$ true for sustentacular cells (Sertoli cells)?

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Column $A$ Column $B$
$i$. Seminal fluid $a$. Corpus spongiosum
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