Question

Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are

(1) Prolactin and Vasopressin

(2) Thyroid stimulating hormone and Oxytocin

(3) Oxytocin and Vasopressin

(4) Follicle stimulating hormone and Leutinizing hormone

Answer 1

Answer (3) Oxytocin and Vasopressin

Sol. Option (3) is the correct answer.

• Neurohypophysis stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin.
• Prolactin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, FSH and LH are secreted by anterior pituitary.