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Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is produced by

1. parathyroid
2. pars intermedia of pituitary
3. anterior pituitary
4. posterior pituitary

Correct answer: pars intermedia of pituitary

Solution

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone is produced by the pars intermedia, the intermediate lobe of the pituitary. This region is specialized for MSH secretion, unlike the anterior pituitary which makes hormones like ACTH, TSH, and GH.

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