The Pituitary Gland Quiz
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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?

  • Pars tuberalis
  • Pars distalis (correct)
  • Posterior gland
  • Pars intermedia
  • 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?

    <p>Pars intermedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for growth and can lead to giantism or dwarfism if imbalanced?

    <p>Somatotropin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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