Where are Hormones Secreted by the Posterior Pituitary Gland Made

Question

Where are hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland made?
A)cerebellum
B)thalamus
C)hypothalamus
D)medulla oblongata
E)pituitary

Accepted Answer

Hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (such as oxytocin and vasopressin) are produced in the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary for release into the bloodstream.