What is the function of the pars distalis of the pituitary gland?

What is the function of the pars distalis of the pituitary gland?
  1. To store and release oxytocin and vasopressin
  2. To produce melanocyte stimulating hormone
  3. To produce growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
  4. To synthesize hormones from hypothalamus

Solution

The pars distalis region of the pituitary gland, commonly called the anterior pituitary, produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).

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