Question

The role of Leydig cells is ______
a) nourishment of sperms
b) give motility to sperms
c) synthesis of testeseron hormone
d) undergo spermatogenesis

Answer 1

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◆ Answer - (C)

The role of Leydig cells is synthesis of testeserone hormone.

● Extra information -

• Leydig cells is secrete testosterone and androgens.
• Leydig cells are under control of luteinizing hormone.
• Sertoli cells release mullerian inhibiting hormone.
• Sertoli cells are under control of follicle stimulating hormone.

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Answer 2

The role of Leydig cells is Synthesis of Testosterone Hormone.

Answer: Option (c)

Explanation:  

Leydig cells help in releasing a number of androgens namely, androstenedione and testosterone when they are stimulated by the presence of LH or luteinizing hormones from the pituitary source. Therefore Leydig cells assist in the reproduction process.

These are a group of interstitial cells that are situated next to the tubules in the testes. The cells are 'named after 'Franz von Leydig' who identified the presence of the interstitial cells in a variety of mammalian testes.