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What is the other name of Leydig cells?


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Leydig cells:

  1. The interstitial cells located near the seminiferous tubules of the testes are known as Leydig cells.
  2. The form of Leydig cells is polyhedral.
  3. The important function of Leydig cells is to produce androgen and testosterone.
  4. These cells produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).
  5. Interstitial cells is another name for Leydig cells.

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