Question

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 :

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In evaluating the provided statements, we need to differentiate the roles of FSH in the human reproductive system and the effects of secretions from respective cells.

Assertion A: FSH acts upon ovarian follicles in females and Leydig cells in males.

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

• FSH or Follicle Stimulating Hormone is primarily known to stimulate ovarian follicles in females, leading to the production of estrogen. In males, however, FSH mainly acts on the Sertoli cells in the testes, which aid in sperm maturation. Leydig cells, on the other hand, are stimulated by LH (Luteinizing Hormone) rather than FSH. Therefore, Assertion A is incorrect regarding Leydig cells.
• Reason R accurately describes that growing follicles in females secrete estrogen and that interstitial (Leydig) cells in males produce androgens (such as testosterone). Thus, the stated reason is true.

Upon analysis, it is clear that the correct choice is: A is false but R is true.

Answer 2

Assertion (A) is false because FSH acts on ovarian follicles in females and Sertoli cells in males, not Leydig cells.

Reason (R) is true because growing ovarian follicles secrete estrogen, and interstitial cells (Leydig cells) secrete androgens in males.

Thus, the correct answer is (4) A is false, but R is true.