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The pituitary gland, which is divided into anterior and posterior pituitary, secretes hormones, including growth hormone, cortisol and thyroid stimulating hormone. Tumor in pituitary gland will result in decreased production of the hormones from the pituitary gland.
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Reason for the correct statement:
ACTH is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary, which is responsible for stimulating the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands along with other hormones secrete glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids are associated with the
Option b. is given as "ACTH, which leads to loss of production of glucocorticoids".
As, “the lack of production of ACTH will lead to loss of production of glucocorticoids, which are responsible for glucose metabolism, and energy production”, is the right answer.
Hence, option b. is correct.
Reasons for the incorrect statements:
Option a. is given as “GH, which leads to loss of muscle mass”...
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Question Text | The pituitary gland, which is divided into anterior and posterior pituitary, secretes hormones, including growth hormone, cortisol and thyroid stimulating hormone. Tumor in pituitary gland will result in decreased production of the hormones from the pituitary gland. |
Topic | All topics |
Subject | Biology |
Class | Class 11 |
Answer Type | Text solution:1 |