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Leydig cells are responsible for the production of ______(a) testosterone(b) estrogen(c) progesterone(d) erythropoietinThe question was asked during an interview.Asked question is from Chemical Control and Coordination in section Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) testosterone

The EXPLANATION: Testis is COMPOSED of seminiferous tubules and Leydig cells or INTERSTITIAL cells. The Leydig cells are responsible for the production of androgens, ESPECIALLY testosterone which is the male sex hormone.



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