Question

Acidophils of pituitary secrete

• A. STH and FSH
• B. STH and PL
• C. STH and TSH
• D. STH and GTH

Answer 1

The correct option is B STH and PL

Anterior lobe of pituitary gland has chromophobe and chromophil cells. The chromophil cells are of two types, acidophils and basophils depending upon whether they stain with acidic stain or basic stain.

STH (Somatotrophic hormone or somatotropin) and PL (Prolactin) are secreted from acidophils. STH stimulates growth of body whereas PL stimulates production of milk in mammary glands.

So, the correct answer is 'STH and PL'.