Which of the following is the source of the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
A) cerebellum
B) thalamus
C) hypothalamus
D) anterior pituitary gland

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The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, such as oxytocin and vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), are actually produced in the hypothalamus and then transported down the pituitary stalk to the posterior pituitary where they are stored and later released.

Which of the Following Is the Source of the Hormones