Which of the Following Hormones is Secreted by the Pars

Question

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pars intermedia?
A) ADH
B) MSH
C) OT
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The hormone secreted by the pars intermedia is melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH). ADH and OT are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. None of the hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.