Pars distalis is found in the:

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Adenohypophysis
Explanation:
→ Pars distalis is the major secretory region of the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary).
→ It produces essential reproductive and metabolic hormones such as LH, FSH, GH, and prolactin.
→ Plays a central role in regulating maturation and spawning in fishes.
Information Booster:
→ Part of the pituitary gland’s tripartite structure: pars distalis, pars intermedia, pars nervosa.
→ Receives hypothalamic stimulation via portal circulation.
→ Primary target for hormonal manipulation in induced breeding.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) Thyroid & (b) Urophysis: No pars distalis region.
(c) Neurohypophysis: Posterior pituitary, stores neurohormones.