Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin are secreted into the bloodstream as active hormones by the:

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ADH and oxytocin are produced in the hypothalamus and then transported and stored in the posterior pituitary gland, where they are released into the bloodstream when necessary. The anterior pituitary produces and secretes other hormones, such as growth hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone, but not ADH or oxytocin. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, which is involved in circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles, but not ADH or oxytocin. Therefore, the correct answer is B, the posterior pituitary.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin Are Secreted into the Bloodstream