Question

Write the function of-
Leydig cells

Answer 1

Leydig cells

1. In between the seminiferous tubules of the testes, small groups of large pyramidal cells called interstitial cells or Leydig cells are present.

Function

1. Leydig cells secret the male hormone, testosterone, which is responsible for the development of secondary sexual character in males.
2. Leydig cells also maintain the accessory organ in males.