If one testicle is surgically removed, the remaining testicle will compensate. Thus, the remaining testicle may double in size.

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uysha [10]

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If one testicle is surgically removed, the remaining testicle will compensate. Thus, the remaining testicle may double in size.

This is a result of an increase in the number of ______________________ cells. (Spelling counts, not case sensitive)

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2 answers:

tensa zangetsu [6.8K] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-05T21:12:47+03:00

tensa zangetsu [6.8K]3 years ago

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Answer: Leydig cells

Explanation:

those cells increase in number in this type of surgery

maksim [4K] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-05T23:10:54+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is - sertoli cells.

Explanation:

Process of removing one of testicles surgically known as the unilateral orchidectomy, however the remaining testis will compensate for the other by increase its size to double.

Sertoli cells are the cells that are of testis that are important to produce cells sperms and spermatogenesis. To facilitate the normal sexual life after orchidectomy sertoli cells compensate for the other testis.

Thus, the correct answer is - sertoli cells.