NEET 2025
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2025
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
NEET 2025 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is...
Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus?
Options
- ALuteinizing hormone (LH)
- BAnti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
- CFollicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- DAdrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Correct answer
B. Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
Step-by-step solution
Neurohypophysis i.e., posterior pituitary (Pars nervosa) stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin (Also called ADH i.e., antidiuretic hormone) which are actually synthesised by hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis. The pars distalis (anterior pituitary) produces follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).