alleryOxytocin and vasopressin are actually synthesised in which structure?
AThe posterior pituitary
BThe hypothalamus
CThe anterior pituitary
DThe pineal gland
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The hypothalamus
Both hormones are made in hypothalamic neurons and carried along axons to the neurohypophysis, which only stores and releases them.
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