Leydig cells is another name for:
A) sustentacular cells.
B) rete testis.
C) interstitial cells.
D) none of the above.

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Leydig cells are also known as interstitial cells. They are found in the spaces between the tubules of the testes and produce testosterone. Sustentacular cells (choice A) are also known as Sertoli cells and are found within the seminiferous tubules of the testes. Rete testis (choice B) refers to a network of tubules at the end of each testicle that collect sperm from the seminiferous tubules. Therefore, choice D (none of the above) is not the correct answer.

Leydig Cells Is Another Name For