Which of the following is responsible for synthesis of androgens?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Leydig cells
Explanation:
→ Leydig cells located in testes synthesize androgens such as testosterone and 11-ketotestosterone.
→ Essential for spermatogenesis and secondary sexual characters.
Information Booster:
→ Regulated by gonadotropins (LH).
→ Androgens influence mating behavior.
→ Found in interstitial spaces between seminiferous tubules.
Additional Information: Sertoli cells support germ cell development, not hormone synthesis.