If a person had a tumor that caused over-secretion of the posterior pituitary hormones, which of the following hormones would you expect to see at elevated levels?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The posterior pituitary gland secretes two hormones: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin. If a tumor causes over-secretion of these hormones, we would expect to see elevated levels of oxytocin or ADH. However, only oxytocin is listed as an option, so the answer is B. The other hormones listed are not secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.

If a Person Had a Tumor That Caused Over-Secretion of the Posterior