MSH of pars intermedia of middle pituitary is
responsible for
(a) darkening of skin in lower vertebrates
(b) light colouration of skin in lower vertebrates
(c) both A and B
(d) darkening of skin in human beings.

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Answer :

(a) darkening of skin in lower vertebrates

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