Q46 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
If the pituitary gland of an adult rat is surgically removed, which of the following endocrine glands will be the least affected?
- AAdrenal cortex
- Correct answerBAdrenal medulla
- CThyroid
- DGonads
Solution
The anterior lobe of pituitary gland secretes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), which controls the structure, and functioning of thyroid and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) which controls the structure and functioning of the adrenal cortex. Besides, it secretes FSH, LH, ICSH, etc, which affect the structure and functioning of gonads.
So, if the pituitary gland of an adult rat is surgically removed, out of the four options adrenal medulla will be less affected.
So, if the pituitary gland of an adult rat is surgically removed, out of the four options adrenal medulla will be less affected.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.