Q137 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:

A
Thyroid stimulating hormone and Oxytocin
Correct answer
B
Oxytocin and Vasopressin
C
Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone
D
Prolactin and Vasopressin

Solution

Neurohypophysis or pars nervosa or posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin. These hormones are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to posterior pituitary.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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