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Biology Question 99 – NEET-UG 2026

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Which of the following statements related to pituitary gland are correct ? (a) It is divided anatomically into adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis (b) It secretes follicle stimulating hormone (c) It secretes melanocyte stimulating hormone (d) It does not secrete prolactin Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The pituitary gland is anatomically divided into two main parts, the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis, each with distinct origins and functions.

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Ninja Strategy•Spot the False Negative

Quickly identify that statement (d) is incorrect because prolactin is a major pituitary hormone, which immediately eliminates any option containing (d).

Step 1: Analyze the Anatomical Statement (a)✦ Active

Statement (a) says the pituitary gland is divided into the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis. This is the fundamental anatomical and functional division of the pituitary gland. The adenohypophysis is the anterior lobe and the neurohypophysis is the posterior lobe. Therefore, statement (a) is correct.

Step 2: Analyze the Hormonal Secretion Statements (b), (c), and (d)○ Expand

Statement (b): Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis). This is correct. Statement (c): Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is secreted by the pars intermedia, which is a part of the adenohypophysis. This is correct. Statement (d): Prolactin (PRL) is another hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis), responsible for lactation. The statement that the pituitary does *not* secrete prolactin is incorrect.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Remember the mnemonic FLAT PEG for anterior pituitary hormones: FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, Endorphins, Growth Hormone.

Step 3: Select the Correct Option○ Expand

We have determined that statements (a), (b), and (c) are correct, while statement (d) is incorrect. We need to find the option that includes only (a), (b), and (c). Option (2) is (a), (b) and (c) only, which matches our findings.

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