Which of the following hormones are secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland ?

Adreno Cortico Tropic hormone

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Oxytocin

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Vasopressin

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Prolactin

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Solution

The correct options are
A Adreno Cortico Tropic hormone
D Prolactin
Adreno Cortico Tropic Hormone (ACTH) stimulates the activity of adrenal cortex. Prolactin aids in the production of milk. On the other hand, the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin, which are secreted from the posterior lobe of the pituitary are actually produced in the neuro-secretory cells of the hypothalamus.

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