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Cells in testes responsible for secretio...

Cells in testes responsible for secretion of hormone testosterone are

A

Interstitial cells or cells of Leydig

B

Cells of the germinal epithelium

C

Sertoli cells

D

Secondary spermatocytes

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In the space between adjacent seminiferous tubules are cluster of cells called Leydig cells secrete testosterone.
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