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Testis proper: endocrine portion

Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x

Seminiferous tubule: convoluted portions <p>Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x </p>

Seminiferous tubule: convoluted portions

Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x

Leydig cells <p>Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x </p>

Leydig cells

Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x

- Lipid droplets <p>Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x </p>

- Lipid droplets

Leydig cells, located in the connective tissue stroma between the convoluted portions of the seminiferous tubules, constitute the endocrine portion of the testis. Leydig cells produce androgens under the influence of luteinizing hormone from the pars distalis of the pituitary gland. 1000x

Main Slide Seminiferous tubule: convoluted portions Leydig cells - Lipid droplets