Question

Source of synthesis of somatostatin is the same as that of

• A. thyroxine and calcitonin
• B. insulin and glucagon
• C. somatotropin and prolactin
• D. vasopressin and oxytocin

Answer 1

The correct option is D vasopressin and oxytocin

Somatostatin, vasopressin and oxytocin are synthesised by the hypothalamus. Thyroxine and calcitonin are synthesised by the thyroid gland. The source of synthesis of insulin and glucagon is pancreas. Somatotropin and prolactin are synthesised by the pituitary gland.