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ZoologyNEET 2025Endocrine glands and their hormones

Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesised in the hypothalamus?

  1. A.Luteinising hormone (LH)
  2. B.Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)✓
  3. C.Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  4. D.Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Solution

ADH (vasopressin) and oxytocin are synthesised by hypothalamic neurons and only stored and released by the posterior pituitary. LH, FSH and ACTH are made in the anterior pituitary itself.

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