Hormones That are Secreted by the Posterior Pituitary Gland Are

Question

Hormones that are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland are made in the
A) cerebrum.
B) cerebellum.
C) thalamus.
D) hypothalamus.
E) medulla oblongata.

Accepted Answer

Hormones that are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, such as oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone, are made in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a region of the brain located above the pituitary gland and is responsible for the regulation of many physiological processes, including the secretion of hormones.