Pituitary Gland Quiz

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Which hormone is secreted by the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland?

  • Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Prolactin (PRI)
  • Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) (correct)

Which region of the pituitary gland is commonly called the anterior pituitary?

  • Pars intermedia
  • Neurohypophysis
  • Pars distalis (correct)
  • Adenohypophysis

Which gland is the pituitary gland attached to by a stalk?

  • Adrenal gland
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pancreas
  • Hypothalamus (correct)

Which hormones are stored and released by the neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary)?

<p>Oxytocin and vasopressin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pituitary gland located?

<p>In a bony cavity called sella tursica (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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