BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    Leydig cells secrete :

    A)  testosterone                   

    B)  oestrogen

    C)  corticosterone                

    D)  progesterone

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Leydig cells present in between the seminiferous tubules of testes in mammals these are endocrine in nature and secretes, male sex hormone testosterone. Male sex hormone testosterone is responsible for development of secondary sexual characters in male. Oestrogen, secreted from graffian follicles in ovary and responsible for development of secondary sexual characters in females. Progesterone secreted from corpus luteum and responsible for maintenance of pregnancy. Cortecosteron, secreted from adrenal gland which influence metabolism.


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