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Male hormone is produced in the testis by cells of

1. sertoli
2. epithelial
3. spermatocytes
4. leydig

Correct answer: leydig

Solution

Leydig cells are the interstitial cells of the testis that synthesize and secrete testosterone, the main male hormone. Sertoli cells mainly support and nourish developing sperm cells.

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