A) Neurohypophysis secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
B) Neurohypophysis secretes TSH and STH,
C) Neurohypophysis collects and stores vasopressin and oxytocin
D) Adenohypophysis secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Neurohypophysis (posterior lobe) of pituitary stores oxytocin and vasopressin. Oxytocin helps in milk ejection, uterine contraction, contraction of smooth muscle, etc. Vasopressin or anti-diuretic hormone controls the permeability of wall of collecting tubule and DCT of renal tubules to water, ie, controls osmoregulation. These hormones are actually secreted by hypothalamus,
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