Question

Oxytocin is synthesised in

• A. Adenohypophysis
• B. Neurohypophysis
• C. Hypothalamus
• D. Epiphysis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hypothalamus

A. Adenohypophysis that is anterior pituitary gland synthesise and release hormones which are - growth hormone (GH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), prolactin (PRL), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

B. Neurohypophysis that is posterior pituitary gland no hormones are synthesised here, they are synthesised in hypothalamus.

C. Hypothalamus leads to synthesis of oxytocin and vasopressin and transports axonally to neurohypophysis.

D. Epiphysis is other name for pineal gland in which synthesis of melatonin takes place which regulates 24 hour rhythm of body.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.