The Hypothalamus

Question

The hypothalamus
A) is composed of a glandular portion and a nerve portion
B) produces ADH
C) releases ADH
D) is located in the sella turcica

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that produces the hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone), which is also called vasopressin. It does not have a glandular and nerve portion, and it is not located in the sella turcica (which is a bony structure in the skull that houses the pituitary gland). Therefore, the correct choice is B.