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Which pituitary hormone is secreted by the pars intermedia?
AMSH (melanocyte stimulating)
BTSH (thyroid stimulating)
CACTH (adrenocorticotrophic)
DFSH (follicle stimulating)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. MSH (melanocyte stimulating)
Pars intermedia secretes only one hormone, MSH, which acts on melanocytes.
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