The hormones ADH and oxytocin are produced by the ______ then stored by the ______ until they are secreted.

A. hypothalamus; anterior pituitary
B. hypothalamus; posterior pituitary
C. anterior pituitary; posterior pituitary
D. posterior pituitary; anterior pituitary


Ans: B. hypothalamus; posterior pituitary

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