Q. Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus?
A) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
B) Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D) Adenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] ADH (and oxytocin) are made in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. LH, FSH and ACTH are made in the anterior pituitary. Answer (2), as in the answer key.
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