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Melanocyte secreting hormone is produced by

 

Option: 1

Anterior pituitary

 


Option: 2

Posterior pituitary 

 


Option: 3

Pars intermedia of pituitary

 


Option: 4

Parathyroid

 


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The Pituitary Gland and Its Anterior Lobe -

Intermediate Lobe:

  • It produces only one hormone i.e. Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) or Intermedin. 
  • This hormone is responsible for the synthesis of melanin pigment in melanophore or melanocyte cells. 
  • It also brings about the dispersion of melanin pigments in melanophore cells and the darkening of the skin is affected.
     

-Hence, the correct option is Pars intermedia of pituitary

 

 

 

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