Leydig cells in the testes are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of androgens, such as testosterone.
The Leydig cells found in human body are the secretory source of
Asked in Food Safety Officer 2022 · Topic: Endocrine System (Gonadal Hormones: Testes and Ovaries, their hormones and reproductive functions)
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