GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is testosterone? Testosterone is produced by the gonads (by the Leydig cells in testes in men and by the ovaries in women), although small quantities are also produced by the adrenal glands in both sexes. It is an androgen, meaning that it stimulates the development of male characteristics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone is secreted by cells that lie between the seminiferous tubules, known as the Leydig cells. The testes also produce inhibin B and anti-Müllerian hormone from Sertoli cells, and insulin-like peptide 3 (INSL3) and oestradiol from the Leydig cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The testes synthesize two essential products: testosterone, needed for the development and maintenance of many physiological functions including normal testis function; and sperm, needed for male fertility.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two testicles (or testes) produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.

Detailed explanation-5: -Leydig cells produce testosterone in the testes under the pulsatile control of pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH).