What is the role of the pituitary gland?

What is the role of the pituitary gland?
  1. It secretes melatonin
  2. It regulates the basal metabolic rate
  3. It provides chemical coordination and regulation
  4. It produces six trophic hormones

Solution

The pituitary gland is divided into three parts and the pars distalis produces six trophic hormones, which regulate the growth and development of somatic tissues and activities of peripheral endocrine glands.

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