NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Read the following statements and choose the correct option: 1. Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia 2. The pars distalis region of pituitary, commonly called posterior pituitary. 3. The pars distalis secrets only one hormone called melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) 4. Neurophysis contains only one portion of pars nervosa
Options
- AAll are incorrect
- BOnly 3 and 4 are correct
- CBoth 2 and 3 are correct
- DBoth 2 and 3 are incorrect
Correct answer
D. Both 2 and 3 are incorrect
Step-by-step solution
Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia. The pars distalis region of pituitary, commonly called anterior pituitary. The pars distalis secrets growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, leuteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.