Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pituitary gland?

Insulin

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Growth hormone

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Progesterone

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Thyroxin

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Secretin

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Solution

The correct option is B Growth hormone
Insulin is secreted by islets of Langerhans of pancreas while progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum and placenta. Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone while secretin is secreted by endocrine cells of the duodenal wall. Growth hormone is secreted by anterior pituitary gland. It is a peptide hormone that stimulates the growth and cell division. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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