Anterior pituitary secretes all except –
Correct Answer: Oxytocin
Description: Anterior pituitary has two types of cells : -
1. Acidophilic cells
Somatotrophs → Secrete growth hormone
Lactotrophs → Secrete prolactin
2. Basophilic cells
Corticotrophs → Secrete ACTH, POMC, MSH
Thyrotrophs → Secrete TSH
Gonadotrophs → Secrete FSH, LH
Posterior pituitary secretes ADH and oxytocin.
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