Which pituitary hormone is secreted without the involvement of a releasing hormone?

TSH

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FSH

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Oxytocin

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Prolactin

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Solution

The correct option is C Oxytocin
A. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) hormone is secreted with the involvement of a releasing hormone by adenohypophysis.
B. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) hormone is secreted with the involvement of a releasing hormone by adenohypophysis.
C. Oxytocin hormone is secreted without the involvement of a releasing hormone by neurohypophysis which are synthesised by the hypothalamus.
D. Prolactin hormone is secreted with the involvement of a releasing hormone by adenohypophysis.
So, the correct answer is 'Oxytocin'.

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