Which of the following is not true of interstitial cells?
A) They produce testosterone.
B) They contain Reinke crystalloids that appear after puberty.
C) They form the blood-testis barrier.
D) All of the above are true of the interstitial cells.

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Interstitial cells, also known as Leydig cells, are found in the testes and produce testosterone. They also contain Reinke crystalloids that become visible after puberty. However, they do not form the blood-testis barrier, which is formed by Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Interstitial Cells