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  4. The (X) cells of testes, which are present inside the seminiferous tubule of testes synthesize and secretes (Y) hormones. Choose the correct option for X and Y.

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Q. The $ (X)$ ______ cells of testes, which are present inside the seminiferous tubule of testes synthesize and secretes $ (Y)$ ___ hormones.
Choose the correct option for $X$ and $Y$.

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Solution:

The regions outside the seminiferous tubules called interstitial spaces, which contain interstitial cells or Leydig cells, which synthesize and secretes testicular hormones also called androgens.
The region inside the seminiferous tubules contains Sertoli or nurse cells, which secrete the hormone inhibin B.