ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland include all of the following except
A
oxytocin
B
growth hormone
C
prolactin
D
ACTH
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Oxytocin. ‘

Detailed explanation-2: -oxytocin. The hormone oxytocin is not secreted by the anterior pituitary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin). Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Growth hormone (GH).

Detailed explanation-4: -The anterior pituitary produces seven hormones. These are the growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), beta endorphin, and prolactin.

Detailed explanation-5: -Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Luteinising hormone (LH) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Prolactin (PRL) Growth hormone (GH) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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