Question

Oxytocin is released from :

• A. hypothalamus
• B. adenohypophysis (posterior lobe)
• C. adenohypophysis (anterior lobe)
• D. neurohypophysis

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Oxytocin or Pitocin is secreated by neurohypophysis. It is also called birth hormone so secretion is more in gestation period.