Question

Refer to the given figure of pituitary gland and select the correct option for the question that follows.

What will be the effect if part $C$ is been removed ?

• A. Oxytocin and $ADH$ will not be synthesised
• B. Oxytocin and $ADH$ will be synthesised but could not be stored
• C. Only synthesis of oxytocin will occur
• D. Only synthesis of $ADH$ will occur

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In the given figure, $C$ represents posterior pituitary. Posterior pituitary stores and releases two hormones i.e., oxytocin and $ADH$ which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis or posterior pituitary.