J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    The hormone testosterone is secreted in testis by

    A)                  spermatogonia                

    B)                  Leydig cells

    C)                  Sertoli cells                       

    D)                  epididymis

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    The male sex hormone testosterone is secreted in testis by Leydig cells or interstitial cells (endocrine portion of testis). These are present in between the seminiferous tubules in the connective tissue. The cells contain a rich repertoire of enzymes which facilitate formation of pathways for steroid biosynthesis and biotransformation.


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