The Cells That Produce Testosterone in the Testis are Called

Question

The cells that produce testosterone in the testis are called ________.
A) interstitial cells
B) sustentacular cells
C) spermatogonia
D) spermatocytes

Accepted Answer

The interstitial cells, also known as Leydig cells, are responsible for producing testosterone in the testis. Sustentacular cells, also known as Sertoli cells, provide support and nourishment for developing sperm cells. Spermatogonia are the precursor cells that give rise to sperm cells, and spermatocytes are the cells that undergo meiosis to form haploid sperm cells.