Match each term with the appropriate description.
-storage and release site for oxytocin
A)peptide hormone
B)steroid hormone
C)amino acid-derived hormone
D)anterior pituitary
E)hypothalamus
F)posterior pituitary

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The posterior pituitary is the storage and release site for oxytocin.

Answer: A, B, C 
 Peptide hormones, steroid hormones, and amino acid-derived hormones are all different types of hormones based on their chemical structure.

Answer: D 
 The anterior pituitary is a gland in the brain that produces and releases hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Answer: E 
 The hypothalamus is a region in the brain that controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Match Each Term with the Appropriate Description