The anterior lobe of pituitary gland secretes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), which controls the structure and functioning of thyroid and Adreno Cortico Trophic Hormone (ACTH), which controls the structure and functioning of adrenal cortexr Besides, it secretes FSH, LH, ICSH, etc., which affect the structure and functioning of gonads. So, if the pituitary gland of an adult rat is surgically removed, out of the four options adrenal medulla will be less affected.