What is the function of the Sertoli cells in the male reproductive tract?

A) produce an alkaline fluid that is added to the semen
B) produce sperm cells through meiosis
C) activate the sperm cells so they can swim rapidly
D) nourish and regulate the spermatogenic cells
E) produce a fluid added to the semen just before ejaculation

Sertoli Cells

Male reproductive cells that support, nourish, and regulate the sperm-producing cells.

Semen

A fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions from the male reproductive glands, involved in the fertilization process.

Meiosis

A type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that results in four daughter cells, each with half the chromosome number of the parent cell.