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Following are the functions of anterior pituitary gland except:
Following are the functions of anterior pituitary gland except:
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The correct option is D Secretes adrenaline hormone
Pituitary gland is a bilobed gland. It is called as master endocrine gland as it performs the following function:
● It produces tropic hormones - hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to produce hormones. For example, ACTH and GTH.
● Secretes growth hormones
Adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal glands present above the kidneys.
Pituitary gland is a bilobed gland. It is called as master endocrine gland as it performs the following function:
● It produces tropic hormones - hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to produce hormones. For example, ACTH and GTH.
● Secretes growth hormones
Adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal glands present above the kidneys.
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