Give the target gland for Melanotrophin (MSH).

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Solution

Melanotrophin (MSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary. MSH stimulate the production and release of melanin (a process referred to as melanogenesis) by melanocytes in skin and hair.

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Fill in the blanks:

Hormones Target gland

(a) Hypothalamic hormones __________________

(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) __________________

(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH) __________________

(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) __________________

Fill in the blanks:
Hormones Target gland
(a) hypothalamic hormones ................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) .................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACH) .................
(d) Gonadotrophins (L.H. FSH) ..................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) .................

Q. Fill in the blanks:

Hormones	Target gland
(a) Hypothalamic hormone	.................................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH)	.................................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACTH)	.................................
(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH)	.................................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH)	.................................

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Q. Give the target gland for gonadotrophins (LH and FSH).

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