Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The ________X__________ cells of testes, which are present inside the seminiferous tubule of testes synthesize and secretes ________Y________  hormones.

Choose the correct option for X and Y.
BiologyHuman ReproductionNEET
Options:
  • A X: Leydig ; Y: Androgens
  • B X: Interstitial ; Y: Testicular
  • C X: Sertoli ; Y: Inhibin B
  • D Both (a) and (b)
Solution:
2908 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: X: Sertoli ; Y: Inhibin B
The regions outside the seminiferous tubules called interstitial spaces, which contain interstitial cells or Leydig cells, which synthesize and secretes testicular hormones also called androgens.
The region inside the seminiferous tubules contains Sertoli or nurse cells, which secrete the hormone inhibin B.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.