ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized by the ________, while TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is synthesized by the ________.

A. posterior pituitary; hypothalamus
B. posterior pituitary; thyroid
C. kidney; thyroid
D. hypothalamus; anterior pituitary
E. kidney; anterior pituitary


Answer: D

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