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affected by hormone
In hormone: Luteinizing hormone (interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone) …of the interstitial tissue (Leydig cells) of the testes and hence promotes secretion of the male sex hormone, testosterone. It may be associated with FSH in this function. The interrelationship of LH and FSH has made it difficult to establish with certainty that two separate hormones exist, particularly since… Read More
structure of testis
In testis: Anatomy of the testes …cells, and testosterone-producing cells called Leydig (interstitial) cells. The germ cells migrate to the fetal testes from the embryonic yolk sac. The Sertoli cells, which are interspersed between the germinal epithelial cells within the seminiferous tubules, are analogous to the granulosa cells in the ovary, and the Leydig cells, which… Read More
role in
animal reproduction
In animal reproductive system: Testes Glandular Leydig (interstitial) cells are also present in most, if not all, vertebrates. Thought to be a primary source of androgens, or male hormones, Leydig cells are not always readily distinguishable, and, in some bird species, they may be seen only with the electron microscope. The… Read More
male reproductive system
In human reproductive system: The testes …hormone testosterone is produced by Leydig cells. These cells are located in the connective (interstitial) tissue that holds the tubules together within each lobule. The tissue becomes markedly active at puberty under the influence of the interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; this hormone in women… Read More
production of androgens
In androgen: Production In males the interstitial cells of Leydig, located in the connective tissue surrounding the sperm-producing tubules of the testes, are responsible for the production and secretion of testosterone. In male animals that breed only seasonally, such as migratory birds and sheep, Leydig cells are prevalent in the testes… Read More
testicular cancer
In testicular cancer: Types of testicular cancer …in sufficient quantities, stimulates the Leydig cells (interstitial cells of the testes) to produce increased quantities of testosterone and estradiol (the main form of estrogen). Excess testosterone has little effect in adult men, but estradiol may cause breast enlargement. Read More
