NEET 2020
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
NEET 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:
Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:
Options
- AThyroid stimulating hormone and Oxytocin
- BOxytocin and Vasopressin
- CFollicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone
- DProlactin and Vasopressin
Correct answer
B. Oxytocin and Vasopressin
Step-by-step solution
Neurohypophysis or pars nervosa or posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to posterior pituitary.