Question

$MSH$ is produced by :

• A. thyroid
• B. anterior pituitary
• C. posterior pituitary
• D. pars inter medial is

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

MSH (Melanocyte stimulating hormone) is secreted from intermediate lobe of pituitary gland. This hormone causes dispersal of pigment granules in the pigment cells thereby darkening the colour in certain animals like fishes and amphibians.