Okay, let's tackle this question. The question is about the acidophils of the anterior pituitary and what they secrete. First, I need to recall the different cell types in the anterior pituitary and their respective hormones.

The anterior pituitary has several cell types: acidophils, basophils, and chromophobes. Acidophils are the ones that stain more with acidic dyes. Now, the hormones secreted by these cells. The acidophils are responsible for secreting growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL). Basophils, on the other hand, secrete hormones like ACTH, TSH, FSH, and LH. Chromophobes don't secrete hormones themselves but are probably remnants of other cell types that have lost their staining ability.

So, looking at the options, the correct answer should be either GH or PRL. The question is asking which of the options corresponds to these hormones. The options here are missing, but based on standard questions, common distractors might include ACTH, TSH, ADH, or oxytocin. For example, if the options were GH, ACTH, ADH, and TSH, the correct answer would be GH.

Wait, the user didn't provide the actual options, but the correct answer is given as "Growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL)". So the correct answer is the one that lists both. The confusion might come from thinking that acidophils only produce one of them, but in reality, they produce both. The basophils produce the other hormones like ACTH, TSH, etc. So the wrong options would be those hormones secreted by basophils or other glands. For instance, ADH and oxytocin are from the posterior pituitary, not the anterior. TSH, ACTH are from basophils.

Clinical pearl: Remember that acidophils are "acid" for GH and PRL. Basophils are "base" for ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH. Chromophobes are neutral. Also, GH deficiency can lead to growth issues in children, and prolactin is involved in lactation.

So the correct answer here should be the option that mentions both GH and PRL. The explanation needs to clarify that acidophils produce both, and the other options are from different cell types or glands. Make sure to mention that the other hormones are from basophils or the posterior pituitary. Also, note that the posterior pituitary stores ADH and oxytocin, which are made in the hypothalamus.

**Core Concept** The anterior pituitary contains three cell types—acidophils, basophils, and chromophobes—each responsible for secreting specific hormones. Acidophils specifically produce **growth hormone (GH)** and **prolactin (PRL)**, while basophils secrete ACTH, TSH, FSH, and LH. Chromophobes are hormonally inactive.

**Why the Correct Answer is Right** Acidophils are named for their affinity to acidic dyes and are stained pink in histology. They synthesize and secrete **GH** (stimulating growth and metabolism) and **PRL** (regulating lactation). Both hormones are stored in acidophil

✓ Correct Answer: A. GH