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MSH of pars intermedia of middle pituitary is responsible for

A

darkening of skin in lower vertabrates

B

light colouration of skin in lower vertebrates

C

Both a and b

D

darkening of skin in human beings

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A
MSH controls the synthesis and dispersal of melanin granules in the chromatophores in the skin of fishes, ampibians and some reptiles (poikilothermal animals) so, it cause darkening of skin. It is non-functional in man.
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