Question

The hormone secreted by intermediate lobe of pituitary is

• A. Oxytocin
• B. MSH
• C. Vasopressin
• D. FSH

Answer 1

The correct option is B MSH

A. Oxytocin is secreted from the posterior pituitary and helps in the contraction of uterus during childbirth and also stimulates release of milk from mammary glands i.e. lactation.

B. Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is secreted from intermediate lobe of pituitary gland and maintains pigmentation in vertebrates.

C. Vasopressin is secreted from the posterior part of pituitary gland. This hormone increases reabsorption of water in kidneys and this results in decreased rate of urine production.

D. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted from the anterior part of pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females.

So, the correct answer is 'MSH'.