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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 19. Chemical Coordination and Integration

With reference to the pituitary, which of the following statements is true?

  1. A Neurohypophysis secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
  2. B Neurohypophysis secretes TSH and STH
  3. C Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin.
  4. D Adenohypophysis secreted vasopressin and oxytocin
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(C) Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin.

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(C) Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin.,
The neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) store and releases oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported axonally to the neurohypophysis, where they are stored and latter released into the bloodstream.