A product of the anterior pituitary gland that causes color changes in it's target cells is melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) .
Hence the correct answer is option D .
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What is the pituitary gland ? </h3>
Pituitary is known as the master gland of our body, because it controls and coordinates the development and functions of other endocrine glands. It is found in the base of the brain in a bony cavity called 'sella tursica' and is attached to the hypothalamus.
It has two parts - anterior pituitary ( also known as adenohypophysis) and posterior pituitary ( neurohypophysis).
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What is anterior pituitary?</h3>
The anterior pituitary has two parts para distalis and pars intermedia. Of this , FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH etc., is released by pars distalis, and the only hormone from pars intermedia is the MSH .
- FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone - Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles for next menstrual cycle.
- LH - Luteinizing Hormone - Induces ovulation of fully mature follicles and maintains corpus luteum.
- TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Stimulates secretions of Thyroid gland.
- MSH - Melanocyte stimulating hormone - acts on melanocytes ( cells with melanin, a pigment ) and regulates the pigmentation of the skin.
Hence from the above points ,we can conclude that MSH causes color changes in it's target cells.
So correct answer is option D .
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A major problem to understand and correct the problems with the San Joaquin Valley lack of tools and scientific data on valley fever.
- A. lack of scientific tools and data
<h3>What is valley fever?</h3>
The small town of Avenal, in the San Joaquin Valley, is most affected by an incurable disease known as 'valley fever'. Cases of an incurable disease called "valley fever", are multiplying at an alarming and surprising rate in the southwestern United States.
With this information, we can conclude that San Joaquin Valley, is best known for an incurable disease known as 'valley fever', where there is no scientific data that can explain.
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It seems that you have missed the necessary options for us to answer this question, so I had to look for it. Anyway, here is the answer. Samaira needs to rent some tents for an outdoor family reunion in July, so the type <span>of tent for Samaira to rent so that her family members are protected from the heat of the sun is SMOOTH and WHITE TENT. Hope this answer helps.</span>
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That we all came from a common ancestor.
