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Chemical Coordination and Integration
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Write a note on Melanocyte stimulating hormone.

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Melanocyte stimulating hormone is secreted by intermediatory lobe of pituitary gland or pars intermedia. It acts on the melanocytes and regulates the pigmentation of the skin.

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