Question

Which hormone is synthesized elsewhere but is stored and released by master gland?

• A. Antidiuretic hormone
• B. Luteinising hormone
• C. Prolactin
• D. Melanocyte stimulating hormone

Answer 1

The correct option is A Antidiuretic hormone

A. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or vasopressin is stored and released by neurohypophysis of pituitary gland (master gland) and is synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis.

B. Luteinising hormone (LH) is synthesised in adenohypophysis of pituitary gland.

C. Prolactin (PRL) is synthesised in adenohypophysis of pituitary gland.

D. Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is synthesised in adenohypophysis of pituitary gland.

So, the correct answer is 'antidiuretic hormone'.