ADH and oxytocin are synthesized by:

1. Anterior pituitary 2. Hypothalamus
3. Pars intermedia 4. Pars nervosa
Subtopic:  Adenohypophysis & Hypothalamus | Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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Which of the following endocrine glands is under direct neural regulation of hypothalamus?

1. Pineal 2. Adrenal medulla
3. Posterior pituitary 4. Anterior pituitary
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Diabetes insipidus, characterized by water loss and dehydration, is caused by:

1. Hyposecretion of ADH 2. Hypersecretion of ADH
3. Hyposecretion of insulin 4. Hypersecretion of insulin
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Which of the following is sometimes also called as the ‘birth’ hormone?
1. Oestrogen 2. Progesterone
3. Oxytocin 4. Prolactin
Subtopic:  Prolactin & Posterior Pituitary |
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