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(B) $1.$ Leydig cells (Interstitial cells): Location: They are located in the regions outside the seminiferous tubules,known as interstitial spaces. F

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Sertoli cells: Seminiferous tubules,provide nutrition; Leydig cells: Interstitial space,produce androgens.

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(B) $1.$ Leydig cells (Interstitial cells): Location: They are located in the regions outside the seminiferous tubules,known as interstitial spaces. Function: They synthesize and secrete testicular hormones called androgens (primarily testosterone). $2.$ Sertoli cells (Nurse cells): Location: They are situated inside the seminiferous tubules,embedded between the germ cells. Function: They provide nutrition to the developing germ cells (spermatozoa) and provide structural support.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$(a)$ Vas deferens	$(1)$ Duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
$(b)$ Spermatogenesis	$(2)$ Process of formation of spermatozoa from spermatogonia.
$(c)$ Prostate gland	$(3)$ $A$ gland surrounding the urethra that secretes seminal fluid.

Describe the location and function of Sertoli cells and Leydig cells.

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