Question

Assertion (A): Sertoli cells provide nourishment to developing sperm cells.
Reason (R): Sertoli cells secrete testosterone.
Identify the correct option from the following

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Hint:

Sertoli cells support sperm; Leydig cells produce testosterone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Sertoli cells do provide nourishment to developing spermatocytes and create a blood-testis barrier.
However, Sertoli cells do not secrete testosterone.
Testosterone is secreted by Leydig cells, located adjacent to seminiferous tubules.