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Vasopressin (ADH) and oxytocin are released from the:

Correct answer: D. Posterior pituitary

  • A. Placenta
  • B. Ovary
  • C. Anterior pituitary
  • D. Posterior pituitary

Explanation

Vasopressin (also known as ADH) and Oxytocin are the only two hormones released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It must be noted that these two hormones are actually produced by the hypothalamus but stored and released from the posterior pituitary gland.

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