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Topic: Gametogenesis: spermatogenesis and oogenesis· Reproduction

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :Assertion A : FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male.Reason R : Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female wh…

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in female and Leydig cells in male.

Reason R : Growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen in female while interstitial cells secrete androgen in male human being.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A is false but R is true

2. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

3. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

4. A is true but R is false

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 1. A is false but R is true

Key idea: check the target cells of FSH.

In females FSH acts on ovarian follicles. In males FSH acts on Sertoli cells, not Leydig cells; Leydig (interstitial) cells are the target of LH. So Assertion A is false.

Reason R is true: growing follicles secrete oestrogen and interstitial cells secrete androgens.

A false, R true: option 1.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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