Oxytocin and vasopressin are synthesized

Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is A Hypothalamus
Paraventricular nuclei of Hypothalamus synthesize mainly Oxytocin and a small amount of ADH (AntiDiuretic Hormone)/vasopressin.
Supraoptic nuclei of Hypothalamus synthesize mainly vasopressin and a small amount of oxytocin.
Both the hormones are stored and secreted into the bloodstream from the posterior pituitary gland but synthesized in the Hypothalamus.
So, the correct answer to the question is 'Hypothalamus'.

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