Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of Leydig, are found in the connective tissue between the seminiferous tubules in the testes. These cells are primarily responsible for secreting androgen hormones, most notably testosterone, in response to stimulation by Luteinizing Hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland.
Which one of the following cells secrete androgen hormones in human being ?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Endocrine System (Gonadal Hormones: Testes and Ovaries, their hormones and reproductive functions)
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