Question

Refer to the given figure of the pituitary gland and select the correct option for the question that follows.
What will be the effect if part C has been removed?

• A. Oxytocin and ADH will not be synthesised
• B. Oxytocin and ADH will be synthesised but could not be stored
• C. Only synthesis of oxytocin will occur
• D. Only synthesis of ADH will occur

Answer 1

The correct option is B Oxytocin and ADH will be synthesised but could not be stored

In the given figure, C represents the posterior pituitary. Posterior pituitary stores and releases two hormones, i.e., oxytocin and ADH, which are actually synthesized by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis or posterior pituitary.

So the correct answer is option D.