2- What is the function of the MSH?
ANS;- MSH stand for melanocyte stimulating hormone. It is secreted by the pars intermedia. It is also called as the intermedin. It is a polypeptides.
FUNCTION OF MSH;- It controls the synthesis and dispersal of melanin granules in the chromatophores[ pigment cells] in the skin of fishes, amphibians and some reptiles [ poikilothermal animals]. So it causes darkening of skin. It is non functional in man.
It controls dispersal of melanin in chromatophores causing darkening of skin.
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