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Which gland is also known as the 'master gland'?
Which gland is also known as the 'master gland'?
- Gonads
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting hormones like prolactin?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting hormones like prolactin?
- Pars tuberalis
- Pars distalis (correct)
- Posterior gland
- Pars intermedia
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating mothers?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating mothers?
- Melanocyte stimulating hormone
- Prolactin (correct)
- Somatotropin
- Luteinizing hormone
Which region of the pituitary gland serves as the boundary between the anterior and posterior gland?
Which region of the pituitary gland serves as the boundary between the anterior and posterior gland?
Which hormone is responsible for growth and can lead to giantism or dwarfism if imbalanced?
Which hormone is responsible for growth and can lead to giantism or dwarfism if imbalanced?
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What is the 'master gland'?
What is the 'master gland'?
The pituitary gland is known as the 'master gland' because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands.
Where is prolactin secreted?
Where is prolactin secreted?
The pars distalis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for producing hormones like prolactin.
What hormone triggers milk production?
What hormone triggers milk production?
Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates milk production in lactating mothers.
What separates the anterior and posterior pituitary?
What separates the anterior and posterior pituitary?
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Which hormone influences growth?
Which hormone influences growth?
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