Leydig cell
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Introduction
Leydig cells secrete testosterone & estradiol in response to stimulation of LH receptors by LH. Leydig cells account for 15% of the testicular volume.
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Additional terms
- luteinizing hormone; lutropin (LH)
- Lutropin-choriogonadotropic hormone receptor; LH/CG-R; LSH-R; Luteinizing hormone receptor; LHR (LHCGR, LCGR, LGR2 LHRHR)
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998