Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 19
19. Select the option which correctly matches the endocrine gland with its hormone and its function [NEET Kar. 2013]
Endocrine Hormone Function gland
(a) Ovary FSH stimulates follicular development and the secretion of estrogens.
(b) Placenta estrogen initiates secretion of the milk.
(c) Corpus estrogen essential for luteum maintenance of endometerium
(d) Leydig androgen initiates the cells production of sperms.
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Answer : d
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(d) Leydig cells or interstitial cells, which are present in the intertubular spaces produce a group of hormones called androgens mainly testosterone. Androgens play a major stimulatory role in the process of spermatogenesis (formation of spermatozoa).
