Question

Connective tissue around seminiferous tubules possess endocrine cells called?

• A. Leydig cells
• B. Sertoli cells
• C. Primary germ cells
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is A Leydig cells

Connective tissue around seminiferous tubules possesses endocrine cells called Leydig cells. The region outside the seminiferous tubules in testes is called interstitial spaces. It contains small blood vessels and interstitial cells. These interstitial cells are called Leydig cells. Leydig cells constitute the endocrine tissue of the testes. It synthesizes and secretes testicular hormones called androgens. Androgens are a group of male sex hormones, mainly testosterone.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.