Where are the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary made?
A) thyroid
B) anterior pituitary
C) hypothalamus
D) posterior pituitary
E) suprarenal gland

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Hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary, such as oxytocin and vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone), are actually produced in the hypothalamus. They are then transported down to and released from the posterior pituitary.

Where Are the Hormones Secreted by the Posterior Pituitary Made