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Which one of the following is secreted by pituitary gland?

A
Insulin
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Estrogen
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C
Adrenaline
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D
Growth hormone
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Solution

The correct option is D Growth hormone
Growth hormone is the secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland. This hormone is required for the growth of tissues. Adrenaline is secreted by an adrenal gland located in the kidneys. Estrogen is the female hormone secreted in the ovaries by corpus luteum. Insulin is the hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas to regulate blood glucose. So, the correct answer is option D.

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