Question 1 (NEET 2026)
NEET 2026EasyPituitary gland and its hormones- Option A: (a) and (b) only
- Option B: (a), (b) and (c) only
- Option C: (c) and (d) only
- Option D: (b) and (c) only
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Correct answer: (B) (a), (b) and (c) only
Explanation
(a) True: the pituitary gland is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis. (b) True: the pars distalis of the adenohypophysis secretes FSH (along with GH, PRL, TSH, ACTH and LH). (c) True: the pars intermedia secretes melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH). (d) False: prolactin (PRL) is secreted by the pars distalis of the pituitary. So (a), (b) and (c) are correct, which is option (B).