Question

Name the hormones secreted by- Posterior pituitary.

Answer 1

Posterior pituitary:

1. The pituitary gland is also called the master endocrine gland because it controls the functioning of various other endocrine glands.
2. It is the smallest endocrine gland and is approximately equal to the size of a ‘pea’.
3. The posterior pituitary gland secretes oxytocin and vasopressin.