Supraoptic nuclei (in hypothalamus) secrete the hormone.

ADH

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Oxytocin

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Pitocin

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Both (2) and (3)

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Solution

The correct option is A ADH
Supra optic nuclei (in hypothalamus) secrete the hormone oxytocin which is essential in the component of mechanism and also causes synchronised burst firing of the neurons during parturation and suckling in lactation.
So the correct answer is B.

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