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With reference to Pituitary gland, considering the following statements: 1. Pituitary gland is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis. 2. Over-secretion of growth hormone stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

With reference to Pituitary gland, considering the following statements: 1. Pituitary gland is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis. 2. Over-secretion of growth hormone stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect? Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2

  • The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called sella tursica.
  • Gland Attached to hypothalamus by a stalk.
  • The pituitary gland is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Anterior pituitary, produces growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.
  • Over-secretion of GH stimulates abnormal growth of the body leading to gigantism and low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwarfism.Hence statement 2 is correct.

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