Question

Complete the following:

The testosterone hormone is secreted by the ______ cells.

Answer 1

Testosterone:

1. It is the male reproductive hormone.
2. It is important for the proper development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics in male.

The Leydig cells:

1. These are some specialized cells present around the seminiferous tubule in testes.
2. These cells produce male reproductive hormones including testosterone.
3. They are also called interstitial cells.

The testosterone hormone is secreted by the interstitial cells or the Leydig cells.