GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The anterior lobe of the pituitary does NOT contain which hormone?
A
prolactin
B
glucagon
C
growth hormone
D
adrenocorticotropic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -oxytocin. The hormone oxytocin is not secreted by the anterior pituitary.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Oxytocin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The anterior pituitary creates and secretes follicle-stimulating hormone. The pancreas creates and secretes glucagon and insulin. The adrenal cortex creates and secretes aldosterone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Corticotrophs produce adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). Thyrotrophs produce thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Somatotrophs produce growth hormone (GH). Gonadotrophs produce follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lactotrophs produce prolactin (PRL). 21-Dec-2021

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