NEET PG Medical – 2019 – Question – 29
Testosterone secreted by,
a) Leydig’s cells.
b) Somatotropic cells.
c) Acidophilic cells.
d) Gonadotropic cells
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- Correct Answer – A
Ans:A. Leydig’s cells.
The hypothalamus sends a signal to pituitary gland to release gonadotrophic substances (follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone). - Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates testosterone production.
- Testosterone is produced by gonads (by Leydig cells in testes in men & by ovaries in women).
