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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the pituitary gland located?

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

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