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प्रश्न
Mention the location and the function of Leydig cells.
उत्तर
- Leydig cells are located in the testicular interstitial tissues surrounding the seminiferous tubules, in groups of up to 10 cells.
- The main function is to produce testosterone to maintain spermatogenesis and perform extra-testicular androgenic and anabolic actions.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Identify True/False statement. Correct false statement to make it true.
Leydig cells are found in ovary.
Give appropriate biological/technical terms for the following:
The accessory gland in human males whose secretion activates the
sperms.
Define the following term:
Hernia
Explain the Term Penis.
Name the Following
The accessory gland in human males whose secretion activates the sperms.
Write briefly about the Testis.
Give significance of Leydig's cells.
What is the significance of the testes being located in scrotal sacs outside the abdomen?
Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite the correct matching pairs:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Leydig Cells | 1. | Lack of thyroxine in children |
| (b) | Stoma | 2. | 12 pairs |
| (c) | Ova | 3. | Testosterone |
| (d) | Cranial nerve | 4. | Diffusion of respiratory gases |
| (e) | Cretinism | 5. | Haploid cells |
| 6. | 31 Pairs | ||
| 7. | Diploid cells |
What is the significance of Testes being placed in Scrotal sacs?
