NEET Biology question

BiologyHuman ReproductionNEET

Statement 1: In the testis, spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules, and testosterone secretion takes place in the Sertoli cells. Statement 2: Testosterone brings about growth and maturation of the primary sex organs and also development of the accessory sex characters.

Answer: (D)

Solution

While spermatogenesis does occur in the seminiferous tubules, testosterone is secreted by the Leydig (interstitial) cells, not the Sertoli cells, so Statement 1 is false as

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