Question

The pituitary gland has a role in all of the following body functions except

Select one:
a. reproduction.
b. regulation of renal system.
c. production of insulin.
d. regulation of thyroid gland.

Answer 1

The pituitary gland is involved in reproduction, renal system regulation, and thyroid gland regulation but not in the production of insulin. Insulin production is the role of the pancreatic endocrine cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pituitary gland, known as the master gland of the endocrine system, plays a crucial role in regulating various body functions through hormone production. However, the pituitary gland does not directly produce insulin; this is the role of the pancreatic endocrine cells. Therefore, the correct answer is that the pituitary gland is not involved in the production of insulin. On the other hand, the pituitary gland is indeed involved in reproduction, regulation of the renal system (through the release of antidiuretic hormone), and the regulation of the thyroid gland (through thyroid-stimulating hormone).