The Leydig cells of the typical vertebrate testis
A)produce testosterone.
B)develop into spermatids.
C)produce androgen-binding proteins.
D)mediate the response of the testis to FSH.

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Leydig cells are responsible for the production of testosterone, a male sex hormone that is critical for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues, as well as secondary sexual characteristics. Leydig cells are stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH) secreted by the pituitary gland, which triggers the production of testosterone in response to signals from the hypothalamus.

The Leydig Cells of the Typical Vertebrate Testis