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Leydig cells in adult mammals produce ______. - Biology (Theory)

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Leydig cells in adult mammals produce ______.

Options

  • estrogen

  • testosterone

  • progesterone

  • follicle stimulating hormone

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Solution

Leydig cells in adult mammals produce testosterone.

Explanation:

Leydig cells produce testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, which differentiates male traits; they do not produce estrogen, progesterone, or follicle stimulating hormone.

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Chapter 3: Human Reproduction - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 106]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 3 Human Reproduction
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 1. 24. | Page 106
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