Which of the following hormones is not secreted by anterior pituitary?
A
Growth hormone
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B
Follicle stimulating hormone
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C
Oxytocin
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D
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
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Solution
The correct option is C Oxytocin Hypothalamus secretes oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin) that is stored and released by neurohypophysis. Therefore, it is not secreted by anterior pituitary.