Question

Which hormone acts on Leydig cells?

Answer 1

Leydig cell:

1. Leydig cells are important and necessary cells found in the male gonads testes.
2. These cells synthesize and release androgens, which are testicular hormones.
3. LH stimulates the synthesis and release of androgens such as testosterone by acting on Leydig cells.
4. An abrupt increase in LH in females causes ovulation and the advancement of the corpus luteum.

A Hormone that acts on Leydig cell:

1. LH, or luteinizing hormone, is a follicle-stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal pituitary gland.
2. Follicle-stimulating hormone from the hypothalamus controls the synthesis of LH.