NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: Testis performs dual functions as a primary sex organ as well as an endocrine gland Reason: The leydig cells, which are present in the intertubular spaces produce a group of hormones called progesterone
Options
- ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion
- BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- CAssertion is true but the Reason is false
- DBoth Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer
C. Assertion is true but the Reason is false
Step-by-step solution
Testis performs dual functions as a primary sex organ as well as an endocrine gland. The leydig cells, which are present in the intertubular spaces produce a group of hormones called androgens mainly testosterone