Question 249 · LEK · Pituitary gland
Which of the following hormones are released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
- A. vasopressin and growth hormone.
- B. vasopressin and prolactin.
- C. vasopressin and oxytocin.
- D. oxytocin and prolactin.
- E. oxytocin and growth hormone.
Hint
The posterior lobe only stores hormones made by hypothalamic neurons; the anterior lobe produces its own glandular hormones.
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