Antidiuretic Hormone and Oxytocin Are Produced by Which Gland

question 17

Multiple Choice

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are produced by which gland?

• A)Posterior pituitary gland
• B)Anterior pituitary gland
• C)Adrenal cortex
• D)Hypothalamus

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