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Question

Choose the odd one in each of the following:


A

GH

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ACTH

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C

ADH

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D

TSH

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Solution

The correct option is C

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 (T3& T4).

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.


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