NEET Biology question

Statement 1: The testes originate in the abdomen but later descend into the scrotum under the influence of testosterone. Statement 2: The interstitial (Leydig's) cells of the testes secrete the male sex hormone, inhibin.

(A)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1
(B)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1
(C)Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is falseCorrect
(D)Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

Answer: (C)

Solution

Testicular descent into the scrotum under hormonal influence is correctly described, so Statement 1 is true; however, the interstitial (Leydig) cells secrete testosterone, the male

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