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Your testes start secreting testosterone during puberty.

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The cells that form the connective and supportive tissue of the testes and secrete testosterone are the?

Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells, are responsible for secreting testosterone in the testes. They are located in the connective tissue of the testes and play a critical role in the regulation of male reproductive function.


What is produced in the testes?

Testosterone & sperm


What hormone secretes the testosterone?

Testosterone IS a hormone. It is secreted by the testes.


How does Testosterone affect atrophy of the testes?

I would expect testosterone to prevent or reverse atrophy of the testes.


What is the medical term meaning hormone secreted by the testes?

Testosterone: hormone secreted by the testes


Which hormone do the testes secrete?

LH, Leutenizing Hormone. It signals the interstitial cells in the testes to start producing testosterone.


What is the hormones produced by the testes gland?

testosterone


Why does anabolic steriods cause testes to shrink?

AAS (Anabolic/Androgenic) Steroids can cause testes to shrink because artificial testosterone is introduced into the body which causes the testes to stop producing natural testosterone. This is called testicular atrophy, usually after someone stops using the steroid the body will start to produce natural testosterone again after this testes should return to normal size.


Will eating foods that help increase testosterone help boys start puberty?

There are no foods which help you to increase testosterone. Testosterone is produced naturally in the testes when you reach puberty regardless of what you eat.


How is testosterone formed?

Males- testes Females - ovaries (yes females have testosterone)


Which cell in the testes are the sources of the hormone testosterone?

Leydig cells produce testosterone in the testes. They are also called interstitial cells.


One of two sex glands in the scrotum that produce sperm and secrete testosterone?

The testes are the sex glands responsible for producing sperm and secreting testosterone in males. They are located within the scrotum outside the body to maintain a lower temperature necessary for sperm production.