Question

Given below are some structures. Fill the balnks with words representing the suitable function or feature of given sturcture.

(i) Adenohypophysis and _____

Answer 1

Adenohypophysis and secretes growth hormone and tropic hormones.

• The anterior pituitary is also known as the adenonypophysis.
• It develops as an upgrowth from the buccal cavity and includes two glandular portions, the pars distalis and the pars intermedia, which secrete a number of hormones.
• The hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary includes - growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone and gonadotropic hormones like follicle - stimulating hormone, luteinzing homone, and prolactin.