Which one of the following hormones, though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?

Melanocyte stimulating hormone

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Luteinizing hormone

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Prolactin

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Solution

The correct option is C Antidiuretic hormone
Antidiuretic hormone is synthesized by the neurons of hypothalamus and it is stored and released into the blood by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland.
It is also known as Vasopressin, it acts on the kidneys to control the amount of water excreted in the urine. Hence option B is correct.

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