Which of the following cells are responsible for the secretion of the hormone that stimulates muscular growth, growth of facial and axillary hair, aggressiveness, low pitch of voice, etc. in males?

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Cells situated in the interstitial space of testis are known as 'leydig cells' or 'interstitial Cells'. These cells are responsible for the secretion of the androgen 'testosterone'. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male sexual characters. Adam's apple is the thickening of thyroid cartilage that causes a change in the voice of males at puberty. This happens under the effect of hormone testosterone.

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