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#pituitary MCQ

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Hormones released by anterior pituitary that regulate other glands are called:

Answer: A) Tropic hormones. For Endocrinology, once you lock onto the key mechanism or definition, Tropic hormones is the clear fit. If you restate the concept in your own words, this is mainly a definition check, and Tropic hormones is the standard term or meaning used in Endocrinology. So Tropic hormones is the clean, accurate selection. If a similar stem appears later, start from the same core fact and you will land on the same kind of answer. In class notes, highlight this same phrase next to the related diagram so the wording and the picture reinforce each other. When you practise, cover the choices first, write Tropic hormones from memory, then reveal the letter — that habit builds real recall for Endocrinology.

Ref: Animal physiology is Unit 7 of the CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus, covering core body systems. It accounts for roughly 10% of the total marks in Sections B and C.

Pars intermedia of pituitary in humans:

Atrophies during development (C) is the right choice. This sits at the heart of Endocrinology: the wording points straight to what is happening in the tissue or organ system. A useful study habit is to ask what the structure or process is for: Atrophies during development is the option that correctly names the structure, process, or principle asked for in Endocrinology. That reasoning supports Atrophies during development. One solid sentence about why this works is enough for recall — you do not need a long essay for every MCQ. When you practise, cover the choices first, write Atrophies during development from memory, then reveal the letter — that habit builds real recall for Endocrinology.

Ref: Animal physiology is Unit 7 of the CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus, covering core body systems. It accounts for roughly 10% of the total marks in Sections B and C.