Which of the Following is Not Under the Direct Control

Question

Which of the following is not under the direct control of the pituitary gland?
A) Adrenal cortical secretion of glucocorticoid
B) Parathyroid secretion of PTH
C) Thyroid gland secretion of T3and T4
D) Ovarian secretion of estrogen and progesterone

Accepted Answer

The parathyroid gland is not under the direct control of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland controls the secretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex, thyroid gland, and ovaries, but not the parathyroid gland.