MSH of intermediate lobe of pituitary is responsible for _____.

Growth of secondary seual charqacters

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Stimulation of adrenocorticoids

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Darkening of skin in some pregnant women

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Calcium metabolism

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The correct option is B
Stimulation of adrenocorticoids

This lobe produces MSH, or melanocyte stimulating hormone which acts on melanocytes or pigment producing cells responsible for the color of our skin.MSH can bring about darkening of skin in some of the pregnant women.

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MSH from the intermediate lobe of the pituitary is responsible for _____.

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