SPERMATOGENESIS
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Where does spermatogenesis occur?
In the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
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When does spermatogenesis begin in males?
At puberty.
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What is the role of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?
- Nourish and support developing sperm
- Phagocytose residual cytoplasm during spermiation
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What is spermiation?
The process where mature sperm are released from Sertoli cells and residual cytoplasm is digested.
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What are Sertoli cells also known as?
Sustentacular cells or "nurse cells"
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What happens to sperm cells after spermiation?
They are released into the seminiferous tubule lumen and transported to the epididymis for final maturation.
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Does spermatogenesis occur before birth?
No — it begins only at puberty, unlike oogenesis which begins in the fetus.
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