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What is the pars distalis also known as?(a) Anterior pituitary(b) Posterior pituitary(c) Adrenal cortex(d) Adrenal medullaThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.This intriguing question originated from Chemical Control and Coordination in section Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) Anterior pituitary

To elaborate: The pituitary gland is anatomically divided into the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophysis. The adenohypophysis is divided into the PARS distalis and pars INTERMEDIA. The pars distalis is KNOWN as the anterior pituitary.


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