Which of the following endocrine glands stores hormones produced in the hypothalamus?

Thyroid

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Adrenal cortex

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Adrenal medulla

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Posterior pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is D Posterior pituitary
Two hormones oxytocin and vasopressin are produced in the hypothalamus and released in the posterior pituitary where they are stored.

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