Human ReproductionHard
Question
Location and secretin of Leydig′s cells are
Options
A.liver -cholesterol
B.ovary - estrogen
C.testis - testosterone
D.pancreas - glucagon
Solution
The endocrine part of testis is formed of groups of cells, called interstitial cells or Leydig′s cells, scattered in connective tissue between the sperm producing seminiferous tubules of the testis.
These cells are stimulated to produce male sex hormones, called androgens by ICSH of anterior pituitary. Testosterone is main androgen and is a steroid hormone.
These cells are stimulated to produce male sex hormones, called androgens by ICSH of anterior pituitary. Testosterone is main androgen and is a steroid hormone.
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