Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the posterior pituitary?
a) Vasopressin
Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, particularly blood vessels.
b) Calcitonin
Calcitonin is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland.
c) Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
d) Somatostatin
Somatostatin is released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary.