Testosterone is secreted by which endocrine part of testis?

Leyding cells

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Seminiferous tubules

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Tunica albugenia

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Sertoli cells

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Solution

The correct option is A Leyding cells
Testes are the reproductive organ in males. The hormone testosterone is secreted by the endocrine part of testis called the Leydig cells located between the seminiferous tubules. This hormone is essential for the development of secondary sexual characters in males. Thus the correct answer is option A.

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