With reference to the pituitary, which of the following statements is correct?

Neurohypophysis synthesis vasopressin and oxytocin

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Adenohypophysis stores TSH and STH secreted by neurohypophysis

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Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin

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Adenohypophysis secretes vasopressin and oxytocin

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Solution

The correct option is C Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin
Neurohypophysis do not synthesise any hormone. It only stores and releases two hormones that are Oxytocin and Vasopressin. TSH and STH hormones are produced and released from adenohypophysis.
Thus, the correct option is ' Neurohypophysis collects an stores vasopressin and oxytocin.'

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