A patient asks which hormone is mainly produced by the Leydig cells of the testes. Which answer should the nurse give?

Correct answer: A. Testosterone

  • A. Testosterone
  • B. Progesterone
  • C. Follicle-stimulating hormone
  • D. Human chorionic gonadotropin

Explanation

Leydig cells, also called interstitial cells, produce testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone. FSH and LH are released by the anterior pituitary, while human chorionic gonadotropin is produced by trophoblastic tissue after implantation.

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