Seminiferous Tubules

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A05.360.444.849.700

MeSH Unique ID: D012671

Entry Terms:

• Seminiferous Tubule
• Tubule, Seminiferous
• Tubules, Seminiferous

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Anatomy Category
Urogenital System
Genitalia
Genitalia, Male
Testis
Seminiferous Tubules
Blood-Testis Barrier
Seminiferous Epithelium