Choose the odd one in each of the following:
ADH
The correct answer is option C:
The explanation of the correct answer:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is produced by the hypothalamus and stored and released by the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) of the pituitary gland which acts on DCT & CT of nephrons resulting in conditional absorption of water.
The explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A
Growth hormone(GH) is a proteinaceous hormone released by the anterior pituitary and is essential for the growth of the body.
The explanation of the incorrect option :
Option B
The adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) is a lipid-soluble hormone released by the anterior pituitary gland.
The explanation of the incorrect option :
Option D
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) of the pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland and stimulates the synthesis of thyroxine (& ).
Final answer: GH, ACTH, and TSH are hormones released from the anterior pituitary whereas ADH is hormones released from the posterior pituitary.
Hence, the odd one from the following options is ADH.