Specialized cells located in the outer layer of the seminiferous tubules that provide nutrition to sperm and secrete hormones; sustentacular cells.
Serous Membrane
Combination of epithelia that secrete serous fluid and connective tissue that cover and protect the other structures; ie lining of peritoneal, pleural and pericardial cavities.
Seorsa
The outer layer of the viscera that lies in the abdominal or thoracic cavity.
Septal Cell
The Septal Cells are special cells in the lungs that secrete Surfactant; Type II Cells or Surfactant Cells.
Sensory Nerve
The nerve that takes impulses to the spinal cord and brain.
Sensors
Relating to sensation.
Sensitization
The process of making a person allergic by exposure to an antigen.
Sensible Perspiration
Losing water from the interstitial tissue by evaporation; perceived as moisture on the skin; sweat.