Neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus make ____,which are secreted into blood at the posterior pituitary.
A) adrenaline and prolactin
B) prolactin and oxytocin
C) antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
D) luteinizing hormone and oxytocin
E) growth hormone and prolactin

Question

Neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus make ____,which are secreted into blood at the posterior pituitary.  
A) adrenaline and prolactin
B) prolactin and oxytocin
C) antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin
D) luteinizing hormone and oxytocin
E) growth hormone and prolactin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus make antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, which are secreted into the blood at the posterior pituitary. Choices A, D, and E are incorrect because these hormones are not produced by the hypothalamus neurosecretory cells.

Neurosecretory Cells in the Hypothalamus Make ____,Which Are Secreted into Blood