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the interstitial cells.they can be called that too,but they were named first by the professor leydig who discovered them and who was born in the 1850 s,and they are derived from the undifferentiated mesenchymal cells of testes after puberty
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agosertoli cells have receptors for FSH and testosterone.After combining with FSH sertoli cells,stimulate the first halfof spermatogenesis.subsequently testosteronesertoli cells binding causes development of last half of spermatogenesis. produce blood testes barrier.,produce inhibin,produce activin and mullerian regression factor,provide nutrition to germ cells,convert androgens to estrogen with the help of aromatase.
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∙ 11y agoThey are present is testicles.They secret Testosterone.
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∙ 13y agoLeydig cells secrete testosterone.
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What are cells produced in the testes called?
Interstitial cells of Leydig in the testes secrete testosterone.
What do cells of leydig produce?
testoserone
Another name for body cell?
Another name for body cells is somatic cells.
What is Another name for dry cells is?
Batteries
What is another name for Nerve Cells?
Neuron is another name for a nerve cell.
What produces sperm and secrete testosterone?
In the testes, or testicles, there are a group of cells called the interstitial cells of Leydig. Their main purpose is to produce the hormone testosterone,
What is another name for interstitial cell of the testes?
Leydig
What are cells produced in the testes called?
Interstitial cells of Leydig in the testes secrete testosterone.
What do cells of leydig produce?
testoserone
What is the function of Leydig cells in reproduction?
The function of Leydig cells, which are located in the testicle, is to produce testosterone. They can only function when luteinizing hormone is present.
What has the author Mikhail S Davidov written?
Mikhail S. Davidov has written: 'The neuroendocrine Leydig cells and their stem cell progenitors, the pericytes' -- subject(s): Leydig cells, Stem cells, Paraneurons
What cells give rise to testosterone?
The interstitial cells of Leydig in the testicles produce testosterone.
The cells that form the connective and supportive tissue of the testes and secrete testosterone are the?
interstitial (Leydig) cells
Where does the synthesis of steriod hormones takes place in a cell?
Cells of Leydig
Which cell in the testes are the sources of the hormone testosterone?
Leydig cells produce testosterone in the testes. They are also called interstitial cells.
What is another name for normal body cells?
Another name for body cells is somatic cells.
What is the name for male site of testosterone and sperm production?
the answer to this question is the testes your welcome :D
