The hypothalamus
A) is composed of a glandular portion and a nerve portion.
B) produces ADH.
C) releases ADH.
D) is located in the sella turcica.

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The hypothalamus produces ADH (antidiuretic hormone), also known as vasopressin. It is not composed of a glandular portion and a nerve portion, and it does not release ADH (it produces and secretes it). While the pituitary gland (which is located in the sella turcica) is closely linked to the hypothalamus and releases some hormones produced by the hypothalamus, the hypothalamus itself is not located in the sella turcica.

The Hypothalamus