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Cells Male Secrete Reproductive System Functions Germinal Epithelium

In the male reproductive system, germinal epithelium cells produce spermatogonia, Sertoli cells secrete fluid for nourishment and protection, and Leydig/interstitial cells secrete testosterone for sperm production and secondary sexual characteristics.

En el sistema reproductor masculino, las células del epitelio germinal producen espermatogonias, las células de Sertoli secretan líquido para nutrición y protección, y las células de Leydig/intersticiales secretan testosterona para la producción de esperma y características sexuales secundarias.

Front Male reproductive system:
cells and their functions
Back Germinal Epithelium cells:
produce Spermatogonia

Sertoli cells:
Secrete fluid for protection, nourishment and providing liquid medium.

Leydig/ Interstitial Cells:
secrete testosterone, which is required for i-successful production of sperms and ii-secondary male characteristics.

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