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Leydig cells
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Leydig cell
Leydig cells
, also known as
interstitial cells of Leydig
, are found adjacent to the
seminiferous tubules
in the
testicle
. They produce
testosterone
in the presence of
luteinizing hormone
(LH). Leydig cells are polyhedral in shape, display a large prominent
nucleus
, an
eosinophilic
cytoplasm
and numerous lipid-filled vesicles.
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