Multiple choice

The source of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is the

  1. adrenal cortex

  2. posterior pituitary

  3. pineal

  4. anterior pituitary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) is produced in the hypothalamus but stored in and released from the posterior pituitary into circulation. The anterior pituitary releases different hormones (FSH, LH, ACTH, etc.), and the adrenal cortex releases cortisol and aldosterone.

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