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Leydig cells produce:...

Leydig cells produce:

A

Nourishement of sperms

B

Provide motility to sperms

C

Bring about maturation of sperms

D

Synthesis of testosterone Androgens.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Cells in Question**: The question asks about Leydig cells, which are also known as interstitial cells of the testis. They are located in the testis, specifically adjacent to the seminiferous tubules. 2. **Understand the Function of Leydig Cells**: Leydig cells are primarily responsible for the synthesis of testosterone, which is the main male sex hormone. This hormone plays a crucial role in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics. 3. **Hormonal Regulation**: The synthesis of testosterone by Leydig cells is stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland. LH binds to receptors on Leydig cells, promoting the production of testosterone. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: The question provides several options regarding what Leydig cells produce: - Nourishment of sperms - Provide motility to sperms - Bring about maturation of sperm - Synthesis of testosterone (androgens) 5. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Nourishment of sperms**: This is not a function of Leydig cells; it is performed by Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules. - **Provide motility to sperms**: This is incorrect; sperm motility is due to the flagella of the sperm cells themselves. - **Bring about maturation of sperm**: This is also incorrect; sperm maturation occurs in the epididymis, not directly due to Leydig cells. - **Synthesis of testosterone (androgens)**: This is the correct function of Leydig cells. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is that Leydig cells produce testosterone (androgens). **Final Answer**: Leydig cells produce testosterone (androgens). ---
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Knowledge Check

  • Consider the following statements each with two blanks. (A) Seminiferous tubules produce overset((i))"_____" while Leydig's cells produce overset((ii))"_____" . (B) In females, urethra is small and conducts overset((iii))"_____" while in males it conducts urine and overset((vi))"_____" . (C) The process of formation of spermatozoa form spermatogonia is called overset((v))"_____" and the process of maturation of spermatids into spermatozoa is called overset((vi))"_____" . Which one of the following options, gives the correct fill ups for the respective blanks numbers from (i) to (vi) in the statements?

    A
    (i)-spermatozoa, (ii)-testosterone,
    (v)-spermatogenesis, (vi)-spermiogensis
    B
    (i)-testosterone, (ii)- spermatozoa,
    (iii)-urine, (iv)-semen
    C
    (i)-estrogen, (ii)-testosterone,
    (v)-spermiogenesis, (vi)-spermatogenesis
    D
    (iii)-urine, (iv)-semen,
    (v)-spermiogenesis, (vi)-spermatogenesis
  • The Leydig cells secrete

    A
    Oestrogen
    B
    Testosterone
    C
    Progesterone
    D
    Corticosterone
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