A Product of the Anterior Pituitary Gland That Causes Colour

Question

A product of the anterior pituitary gland that causes colour changes in its target cells is
A)FSH.
B)LH.
C)TSH.
D)MSH.
E)ACTH.

Accepted Answer

MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and causes color changes in its target cells, specifically in melanocytes which produce the pigment melanin. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinizing hormone), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), and ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) all have different functions in the body and do not cause color changes in their target cells.