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Urogenital System > Genitalia > Gonads > Testis > Seminiferous Tubules
Endocrine System > Endocrine Glands > Gonads > Testis > Seminiferous Tubules
Urogenital System > Genitalia > Genitalia, Male > Testis > Seminiferous Tubules

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Seminiferous Tubules  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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