Term Name: seminiferous tubule
Synonyms: seminiferous tubules, sperm duct
Definition: Tubules formed by the seminiferous epithelium that contains spermatogenic cyst surrounded by somatic support cells, called Sertoli cells. The lumen of he seminiferous tubules connects to the sperm or efferent duct.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005879]

Relationships
is part of: testis
has parts: seminiferous epithelium seminiferous tubule lumen tunica propria of seminiferous tubule
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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