Name the cells that secrete androgens
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Leydig cells release a class of hormones called androgens (19-carbon steroids). They secrete testosterone, androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), when stimulated by the pituitary hormone luteinizing hormone (LH).
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Leydig cells
Explanation:
- The leydig cells are also known as the interstitial cells.
- These cells can be found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules.
- These cells produces testosterone and androgen hormones.
- These cells are polyhedral in shape, lipid filled vesicles and have eosinophilic cytoplasm. These cells have large nucleus.
- The androgen and testosterone acts on the sertoli cells in the testes to produce the sperms.
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