A group of nursing students demonstrate understanding of a class discussion on pituitary hormones when they identify which of the following hormones as secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? Select all that apply
A) Growth hormone
B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C) Vasopressin
D) Prolactin
E) Oxytocin
Ans: C, E
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Vasopressin and oxytocin are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and prolactin are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
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