NEET Previous Year Question

Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and released by the master gland?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AMelanocyte stimulating hormone
  2. BAntidiuretic hormone
  3. CLuteinizing hormone
  4. DProlactin

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) ADH (vasopressin) is synthesized in the hypothalamus but stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland (master gland).

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