What Hormones Are Released by the Posterior Pituitary

question 96

Multiple Choice

What hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?

• A)No hormones are made by the posterior pituitary.
• B)antidiuretic hormone (ADH)and oxytocin
• C)stimulating hormones
• D)releasing and inhibiting hormones

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