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What are leydig cells? Write down their functions

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(i) Leydig.s cells, also called interstitial cells, are endocrine cells of testis. (ii) These secrete asteroid male hormone called testosterone, which controls the development and functioning of secondary sex organs and secondary sexual characters in male.
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  • Leydig's cell

    A
    Progesterone
    B
    Insulin
    C
    Succus Entericus
    D
    Deoxycorticosterone
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    A
    testis
    B
    ovary
    C
    vasa deferens
    D
    All of these
  • Leydig's cells are found in:

    A
    Ovary
    B
    Testis
    C
    Prostate
    D
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