Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Reproduction

Question:
Which among the following cells synthesize and secrete testicular hormones called androgens ?
Options:
Sertoli Cells.
Germ Cells .
Leydig Cells.
None of these.
Correct Answer:
Leydig Cells.
Explanation:
The regions outside the seminiferous tubules called interstitial spaces, contain small blood vessels and interstitial cells or Leydig cells. Leydig cells synthesise and secrete testicular hormones called androgens .