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 vasopressin, are actually synthesized in the hypothalamus and then transported down to the posterior pituitary gland to be stored and ultimately released into the bloodstream.