Developing sperm cells are protected by a blood-testis barrier formed by
A)connective tissue septa.
B)interstitial spaces.
C)Leydig cells.
D)sustentacular cells.
E)leukocytes.

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Developing sperm cells are protected by a blood-testis barrier formed by sustentacular cells (also known as Sertoli cells). These cells form tight junctions between each other, creating a barrier that prevents harmful substances in the bloodstream from reaching the germ cells. Choices A, B, C, and E are not involved in the formation or maintenance of the blood-testis barrier.

Developing Sperm Cells Are Protected by a Blood-Testis Barrier Formed