Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
Leydig cells produce a group of hormones...

Leydig cells produce a group of hormones called

A

androgens

B

estrogens

C

aldosterone

D

gonadotropins.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
The Leydig's cells present in the connective tissue between seminiferous tubules produce a group of hormones called androgens mainly testosterone.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Given below are your statements (A-D) each with one or two balnks. Select the option which ocrrectly fills the blanks in any two statements. (A) Thymus secretes (i) which help in differentiating of ii (B) The adrenal medulla secretes i which stimulates the breakdown of ii to increased the blood glucose concentration during emergensy situations. (C) The Leydig's cells or i present in the intertubular spaces in testis, produce a group of hormones called ii (D) Thyroid gland secretes i and trliodothyronine which contain ii

True or False - If false, give the correct statement : Leydig cells secretes the female sex hormone called Estrogen.

Luteotropic hormone is also called as

Ovulation is induced by a hormone called _____

Assertion: The regions outside the seminiferous tubules are called interstitial spaces, which contain Leydig's cells. Reason: Leydig's cells synthesise and secrete testicular hormones called androgens.

The testis is composed of Leydig cells secretes several - male sex hormones collectively called:

Leydig cells are found in ovary.(True/False).

B cells that produce and release large amounts of antibody re called

Which cells secrete parathyroid hormone.