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What is the function of pars distalis of pituitary gland?
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Options:
  • A Stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin
  • B Produces melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)
  • C Produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • D None of the above
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The correct answer is: Produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Pars distalis region of the pituitary gland, also known as anterior pituitary, produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).

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