In the testes, or testicles, there are a group of cells called the interstitial cells of Leydig. Their main purpose is to produce the hormone testosterone,
Leydig cells produce testosterone in the testes. They are also called interstitial cells.
Leydig cells
Interstitial cells within the testes.
leydig cells
The relationship is that testosterone produces sperm
to produce sperm and secrete testosterone
produce sperm and secrete testosterone
Being healthy is the only real stimulant of production of spermatozoa. (Sperm cells).
The testicle
The gonad is another name for testicle which is the part of the male body that produces testosterone and sperm.
Interstitial cells of Leydig in the testes secrete testosterone.
secrete male hormone (testosterone)produce sperm cells (millions produced everyday)
The male gonad is the testes. Testes produce the hormone testosterone, which is responsible for male sexual characteristics, as well as sperm cells for reproduction.
testosterone produces the male gamete called sperm which influence the primary and secondary sexual charecters in male.
Testosterone
the testis has both reproductive and endocrine secretions(homologus). the endocrine part produces testosterone while the reproductive part secretes sperm.