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Human Endocrine System

Question

Read the following statement having two blanks (A and B).
ADH and oxytocin are synthesised by the (A) and are stored and released from the _(B)_.
The one correct option for the two blanks is

Easy

A

A - Adenohypophysis, B - Neurohypophysis
B

A - Hypothalamus, B - Adenohypophysis
C

A - Epiphysis, B - Hypophysis
D

A - Hypothalamus, B - Neurohypophysis

Solution

ADH and oxytocin are synthesised by the hypothalamic neurons and are transported axonally to the neurohypophysis. The neurohypophysis stores and releases these two hormones into the blood through which they reach their target organs. The adenohypophysis secretes the hormones like GH, PRL, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH etc.,

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