Zoology - Chemical Coordination and Integration Question with Solution | TestHub
Which of the following statements related to pituitary gland arecorrect?
(a) It is divided anatomically into adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis
(b) It secretes follicle stimulating hormone
(c) It secretes melanocyte stimulating hormone
(d) It does not secrete prolactin
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The pituitary gland is anatomically divided into the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis. Thus, statement (a) is correct.
The adenohypophysis consists of the pars distalis and the pars intermedia. The pars distalis (anterior pituitary) secretes several hormones, including Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Prolactin (PRL). Thus, statement (b) is correct and statement (d) is incorrect.
The pars intermedia secretes Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). Thus, statement (c) is correct.
Therefore, statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct.
