Q. Which of the following statements related to pituitary gland are correct? (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 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (b) and (c) only
B) (a) and (b) only
C) (a), (b) and (c) only
D) (c) and (d) only
Explanation
[Solution from source] The pituitary has an adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis; the pars distalis secretes FSH and prolactin, and the pars intermedia secretes MSH. (d) is false since it does secrete prolactin. Answer (3).
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