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What do interstitial cells secrete?


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Interstitial cells:

  1. Interstitial cells are also known as Leydig cells.
  2. Interstitial cells are found in male testes and are located adjacent to the seminiferous tubules.

Secretions of interstitial cells:

  1. Interstitial cells secrete testosterone hormone in the presence of Luteinizing Hormone, which is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
  2. Testosterone is a sex hormone that controls sexual development, muscle mass, and red blood cell production in males.

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