Which of the following statements related to pituitary gland are correct?
- (B) and (C) only
- (A) and (B) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (C) and (D) only
Answer
(3) (A), (B) and (C) only
Solution
The pituitary gland is divided anatomically into adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis (A is correct). Adenohypophysis secretes follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) (B is correct) as well as melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) from pars intermedia (C is correct). Statement D is incorrect because prolactin (PRL) is secreted by the adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland.
Answer: (3)