Glands secreting male sex hormone are

Leydig cells

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Seminiferous tubules

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Vasa deferentia

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Testes

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The correct option is D Testes
The male sex hormone testosterone is secreted by testes which are under the control of hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
So the correct option is 'Testes.'

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Glands secreting male sex hormone are

The correct option is D TestesThe male sex hormone testosterone is secreted by testes which are under the control of hypothalamus and pituitary gland.So the correct option is 'Testes.'

The correct option is D Testes
The male sex hormone testosterone is secreted by testes which are under the control of hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
So the correct option is 'Testes.'