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Seminiferous Tubules
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Definition
: The convoluted tubules in the TESTIS where sperm are produced (SPERMATOGENESIS) and conveyed to the RETE TESTIS. Spermatogenic tubules are composed of developing germ cells and the supporting SERTOLI CELLS.
Examples
Blood-Testis Barrier
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Seminiferous Epithelium
Other names
Tubules, Seminiferous; Tubule, Seminiferous; Seminiferous Tubule