What are the Cellular Components of Reproductive Tissues?
Reproductive tissues are made up of various specialized cells:
- Sertoli cells in the testis support and nourish developing sperm cells. - Leydig cells produce testosterone. - Granulosa cells in ovarian follicles support oocyte development. - Theca cells in the ovary produce androgens, which are converted to estrogen by granulosa cells. - Ciliated epithelial cells in the fallopian tubes help transport ova. - Endometrial cells in the uterus undergo cyclical changes and support embryo implantation.
