Assertion: LH acts on Leydig's cells

Reason: LH is a common abbreviation used for leptin hormone

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The correct option is D If the assertion is true but the reason is false
LH is a commonly used abbreviation for luteinizing hormone. It is also called interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) as it stimulates the Leydig cells present in interstitium of the testes to produce androgens such as testosterone.
Leptin is a peptide hormone released from the adipose tissues.

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Assertion: LH acts on Leydig's cells

Reason: LH is a common abbreviation used for leptin hormone

Q. Assertion: Interstitial cell is present in the region outside the seminiferous tubule called interstitial space.

Reason: Leydig cells produce testosterone without the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).

Q. LH in males stimulates Leydig cells to produce

The gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) released by the _____(i)_____stimulates the ___(ii)______ to release ___(iii)______ and _____(iv)______. The LH stimulates the Leydig cells to produce____(v)______.

Are leydig cell's secreted LH?

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