Question

Name process/term for the following statements:

The hormones secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

Answer 1

Lobes of the pituitary gland:

1. The pituitary glands comprise of three lobes namely the anterior lobe, the intermediate lobe , and the posterior lobe:

Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland:

1. Posterior pituitary produces vasopressin and oxytocin.
2. Vasopressin helps in reducing the urine output during dehydration and oxytocin helps in uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection.