Question

Which of these is not secreted by anterior pituitary?

• A. ADH
• B. GH
• C. Prolactin
• D. FSH

Answer 1

The correct option is A ADH

A. ADH (Anti diuretic hormone )or Vasopressin is secreted from the posterior part of pituitary gland. This hormone increases reabsorption of water in kidneys and this results in decreased rate of urine production.

B. GH (Growth hormone) is secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary gland and stimulates body growth and carbohydrate, protein, fat metabolism.

C. Prolactin, also known as lactogenic hormone is produced by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland. This hormone stimulates the production of milk in mammary glands during pregnancy.

D. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted from the anterior part of pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and seminiferous tubules in males.

Hence, ADH is secreted from posterior lobe and rest are secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary gland.

So, the correct answer is 'ADH'.