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The Growth Hormone and Its Importance

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Leyding cells are stimulated by the following hormone produced by the pituitary gland.

A

Follicle stimulating hormone

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B

Luteotropic hormone

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C

Luteinising hormone

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D

Androgens

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Solution

The correct option is D Luteinising hormone
Leyding or interstitial cells are present outside the seminiferous tubules that synthesize testicular hormones called androgens and contain other immunological cells as well are stimulated by the luteinizing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
So the correct option is 'Luteinising hormone'

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