What hormones are synthesized by the hypothalamus, but released by the posterior pituitary?
A) epinephrine and norepinephrine
B) serotonin and dopamineserotonin and dopamine
C) vasopressin and oxytocin
D) thyroid stimulating hormone and growth hormone
E) thyroxin and triiodothyrone

Question

What hormones are synthesized by the hypothalamus, but released by the posterior pituitary?​
A) ​epinephrine and norepinephrine
B) ​serotonin and dopamineserotonin and dopamine
C) ​vasopressin and oxytocin
D) ​thyroid stimulating hormone and growth hormone
E) ​thyroxin and triiodothyrone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH) and oxytocin are synthesized by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland.

What Hormones Are Synthesized by the Hypothalamus, but Released by the Posterior