Which of the following is NOT a function of Sertoli cells
A)to provide a blood-testes barrier
B)to phagocytize cytoplasm extruded from sperm during their development
C)to secrete testosterone
D)to secrete androgen-binding protein

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Sertoli cells do not secrete testosterone. They play a role in supporting the development of sperm by providing nutrients, phagocytizing excess cytoplasm, and secreting androgen-binding protein. They also form the blood-testes barrier to protect developing sperm from immune attack. Testosterone production is primarily the responsibility of Leydig cells in the testes.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of Sertoli