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Standard XII
Biology
The Pituitary Gland
Organ that se...
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Organ that secretes growth hormone (GH) is

A
Thyroid
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Pancreas
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C
Parathyroid
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D
Adrenal medulla
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E
Anterior pituitary
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Solution

The correct option is E Anterior pituitary
The thyroid secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones while pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon hormones. Parathyroid hormone is secreted by parathyroid gland while adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones. Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary. The correct answer is E.

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