Multiple Choice
Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis)?
A
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin)
D
Prolactin (PRL)
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Understand the anatomy of the pituitary gland, which is divided into two parts: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis).
Recall that the anterior pituitary synthesizes and releases hormones such as Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and Prolactin (PRL).
Recognize that the posterior pituitary does not synthesize hormones but stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
Identify the two main hormones released by the posterior pituitary: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also called vasopressin) and oxytocin.
Conclude that among the options given, Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is the hormone released from the posterior pituitary gland.
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