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Which of the following pituitary hormone...

Which of the following pituitary hormone is a direct action hormone ?

A

MSH

B

ICSH

C

ACTH

D

TSH

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A
Melanocyte stimulating hormone affect the target cells directly i.e. by stimulating the dispersion of melanin granules in melanocyte (cells contain melanin) causes darkening of skin.
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