Question

Consider the following statements.
I. Pituitary gland is called master gland and it is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk.
II. In humans, pars intermedia is almost merged with pars nervosa.
III. Oxytocin is synthesised by hypothalamus and is transported axonally to neurohypophysis.
Select the correct option.

• A. Only I
• B. Only II
• C. I, II and III
• D. I and III

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statements I and III are correct whereas statement II is incorrect. It can be corrected as
In humans, pars intermedia is almost merged with pars distalis to form adenohypophysis.