Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?
A) oxytocin
B) follicle-stimulating hormone
C) somatotropin
D) adrenocorticotropic hormone
A) oxytocin
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are secreted by the posterior pituitary. Follicle-
stimulating hormone, somatotropin (also called growth hormone), and adrenocorticotropic
hormone are all secreted by the anterior pituitary.
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