Question

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

Hint:

Important pituitary hormones:

• GH

• TSH

• ACTH

• FSH

• LH

• Prolactin

• MSH
Most of these are secreted by the anterior pituitary.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the task.
We must find which statements about the pituitary gland are correct.
Step 2: Check statement (a).
The pituitary is anatomically divided into the adenohypophysis (anterior) and neurohypophysis (posterior), so statement (a) is correct.
Step 3: Check statement (b).
The anterior pituitary secretes Follicle Stimulating Hormone, which aids follicle growth and spermatogenesis, so statement (b) is correct.
Step 4: Check statement (c).
The pars intermedia secretes Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone affecting pigmentation, so statement (c) is correct.
Step 5: Check statement (d).
The anterior pituitary does secrete prolactin for milk production, so saying it does not secrete prolactin is false, making statement (d) incorrect.
Step 6: Combine and conclude.
Statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct while (d) is wrong, so the right option is (a), (b) and (c) only.
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