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Is it correct to say that the testes produce testosterone. Discuss?
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Solution
Yes, it is correct to say that the testes produce testosterone.
Testosterone is the male reproductive hormone produced by interstitial or Leydig cells. These cells, are located in the testes. They serve as a packing tissue between the coils of the seminiferous tubules.
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