Which one of the following cells, found in testes of rabbit, secretes male hormone? (a) Epithelial cells (b) Spermatocytes (c) Leydig’s cell (d) Sertoli cells
Option C The connective tissue in between the seminiferous tubules of the testis contains special interstitial cells or cells of Leydig. They secrete the male sex hormones (androgens) such as testosterone. It stimulates secondary sexual characteristics of the male such as the enlargement of the external genitals and accessory glands.
