NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
The leydig's cells as found in the human body are the secretory source of
- AGlucagon
- BAndrogens
- CProgesterone
- DIntestinal mucus
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Correct answer: B
Interstitial cells or Leydig cells are the cells interspersed between the seminiferous tubules of the testis. They secrete androgens (e.g., testosterone) in response to stimulation by luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.
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