Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding pituitary gland is incorrect?

  1. It is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.

  2. The pars distalis region of the pituitary, produces many hormones.

  3. Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia.

  4. Melanocyte and prolactin are secreted by Pars intermedia.

  5. The pars distalis region of the pituitary is commonly called the anterior pituitary.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the incorrect statement and hence, the correct answer. Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone, i.e. melanocyte.

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