NEET Biology question

The Leydig cells or …A… cells, which are present in …B… spaces, produce a group of hormones called androgens, mainly …C…. Choose the correct option for A, B and C.

(A)A-interstitial cells, B-intratubular spaces, C-testosterone
(B)A-intrastitial cells, B-intertubular spaces, C-testosterone
(C)A-intrastitial cells, B-intratubular spaces, C-testosterone
(D)A-interstitial cells, B-intertubular spaces, C-testosteroneCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Leydig cells are correctly termed "interstitial" cells (not "intrastitial," a misspelling), and they are located in the spaces between (intertubular), not inside

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