Melanocyte-stimulating hormone, the only hormone released by the pars intermedia, is secreted by corticotropes only during fetal development, in young children, in pregnant women, and in some disease states.

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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is indeed the only hormone released by the pars intermedia, but it is not limited to only fetal development, young children, pregnant women, and some disease states. MSH can also be released in response to certain environmental stimuli, such as prolonged exposure to sunlight, and can play a role in regulating pigmentation and other physiological processes.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, the Only Hormone Released by the Pars Intermedia