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  • The Leydig’s cells found in the human body are the secretory source of   Option: 1 Glucagon</

The Leydig’s cells found in the human body are the secretory source of 

 

Option: 1

Glucagon

 


Option: 2

Androgens

 


Option: 3

Progesterone

 


Option: 4

Intestinal mucous

 


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Gonads: Testes

 

  • A pair of testes is situated in the scrotum of male. 

  • The connective tissue present between the seminiferous tubules in the testis contains small clusters of endocrine cells called interstitial cells or Leydig’s cells. 

  • These cells secrete various male sex hormones called androgens. 

  • The principal androgen is testosterone.

  • Testosterone:

    • It stimulates the growth and development of male secondary sex organs.

    • Testosterone also stimulates the formation of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

    • This hormone promotes the growth of many body tissues such as bones and muscles.

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