Question

Name the hormone, which is released by the posterior pituitary.

• A. Oxytocin
• B. TSH
• C. ICSH
• D. Prolactin

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Oxytocin

Oxytocin and vasopressin are released by the posterior pituitary. Posterior pituitary does not synthesize hormones, but it can store and release these two hormones.