Seminiferous tubule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010731",
  "term": "Seminiferous tubule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Highly convoluted tubules located within the testes, where spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, takes place. These tubules are lined with germ cells and Sertoli cells, which support and nourish the developing sperm. Each testis contains hundreds of these tubules, which collectively produce millions of spermatozoa daily.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spermatogenesis",
    "testis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 803 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/seminiferous-tubule/"
}