alleryThe pars intermedia of the pituitary secretes which single hormone?
AMelanocyte stimulating hormone
BAdrenocorticotrophic hormone
CThyroid stimulating hormone
DFollicle stimulating hormone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Melanocyte stimulating hormone
The pars intermedia secretes only MSH, which acts on melanocytes.
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