The hypothalamus makes two hormones, ________ and ________, that are stored by the posterior pituitary.
A) oxytocin; antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B) cortisol; aldosterone
C) growth hormone; prolactin
D) antidiuretic hormone (ADH); prolactin

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The hypothalamus produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which are then stored in the posterior pituitary gland until they are released into the bloodstream. Cortisol and aldosterone are hormones produced by the adrenal gland, and growth hormone and prolactin are produced by the anterior pituitary gland.

The Hypothalamus Makes Two Hormones, ________ and ________, That Are

The Hypothalamus Makes Two Hormones, and , That Are