Which of the following hormones is not secreted by anterior pituitary ?

Question

Which of the following hormones is not secreted by anterior pituitary ? (A) Growth hormone (B) Follicle stimulating hormone (C) Oxytocin (D) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Hypothalamus secretes oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin) that is stored and released by neurohypophysis. Therefore, it is not secreted by anterior pituitary. So, the correct answer is 'Oxytocin'

Q. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by anterior pituitary ?

Growth hormone

Follicle stimulating hormone

Oxytocin

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Hypothalamus secretes oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin) that is stored and released by neurohypophysis. Therefore, it is not secreted by anterior pituitary. So, the correct answer is 'Oxytocin'