What Type of Cells Produce Oxytocin and ADH

Question

What type of cells produce oxytocin and ADH?
A)Glandular cells
B)Neurons
C)Neurosecretory cells
D)Neurohypophysis cells

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin and ADH are both produced by neurosecretory cells located in the hypothalamus of the brain. These cells release the hormones into the bloodstream, which are then transported to the posterior pituitary gland where they are stored and released. Therefore, the correct answer is neurosecretory cells.