The Posterior Pituitary Gland Releases

Question

The posterior pituitary gland releases
A) ADH
B) ACTH
C) TSH
D) both b and c above

Accepted Answer

The posterior pituitary gland releases ADH (antidiuretic hormone), also known as vasopressin, which helps regulate water balance in the body. It does not release ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) or TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which are released by the anterior pituitary gland.