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Cells of Leydig are found in

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Kidney of rabbit
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Kidney of frog
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Testis of frog
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Testis of rabbit
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Solution

The correct option is D Testis of rabbit
Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubule in the testicle. They produce testosterone in the presence of the luteinizing hormone. It is a male sex hormone. It maintains the secondary sexual characters in the male. It is found in testis of the rabbit during the postnatal period.
So, the correct answer is 'Testis of rabbit'.

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