The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland which has no ducts and they secrete their secretion into the blood for their transportation to sites of action. It is located in the region of the forebrain. There are different parts of the pituitary which secrete different hormones. So take this quiz and increase your knowledge about pituitary gland.
1. Which gland is known as master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Adrenal gland
C. Thymus gland
D. Pituitary gland
2. The pituitary gland is .....
A. Equal in male and female
B. Slightly larger in man than in woman
C. Slightly larger in woman than in man
D. None of these
3. Which part of the pituitary gland secrets growth hormone?
A. Intermediate Pituitary
B. Anterior Pituitary
C. Posterior Pituitary
D. None of the above
4. Which organ is targeted by Adreno Corticotropin Hormone (ACTH)?
A. Adrenal cortex
B. Liver
C. Skin
D. Uterus
5. Which hormone affects the glucocorticoid secretion?
A. Growth hormone
B. Oxytocin
C. Thyroxin
D. Aderno Corticotropin hormone
6. Which hormone affects the milk secretion?
A. Oxytocin
B. Thyroxine
C. Prolactin
D. Growth hormone
7. Which hormone targets the Ovarian follicles?
A. Oxytocin
B. Follicle stimulating hormone
C. Growth hormone
D. Prolactin hormone
8. Which organ is affected by prolactin hormone?
A. Alveolar cells of mammary gland
B. Thyroid gland
C. All tissues
D. Adrenal Cortex
9. Which part of the pituitary gland secretes Oxytocin hormone?
A. Anterior Pituaitary
B. Intermediate Pituitary
C. Posterior Pituitary
D. None of the above
10. Which part of the pituitary secretes Prolactin hormone?
A. Anterior Pituitary
B. Intermediate Pituitary
C. Posterior Pituitary
D. None of these
11. Which one is the target organ of Melanocyte Stimulating hormone?
A. Uterus
B. Mammary gland
C. All tissues
D. Skin
12. Which hormone is not secreted by the Anterior Pituitary?
A. Growth hormone
B. Prolactin
C. Oxytocin
D. Adreno Corticotropin hormone
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