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  1. Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is produced by
    1. parathyroid
    2. pars intermedia of pituitary
    3. anterior pituitary
    4. posterior pituitary
Correct Option: B

Parathyroid gland secretes parathormone which regulates Ca2+ level in blood. Anterior lobe of pituitary secretes the following hormones growth hormone, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH. Posterior pituitary secretes vasopressin and oxytocin. The intermediate lobe (pars intermedium) of the pitutary gland secretes MSH which causes dispersal of pigment granules in the pigment cells which give colour to the skin.


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