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Out of the following hormones, how many are secreted from neurohypophysis?
[Aldosterone, MSH, Melatonin, Prolactin, ADH, TSH]
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[Aldosterone, MSH, Melatonin, Prolactin, ADH, TSH]
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| I. Adeno – hypophysis | Pars distalis (anterior pituitary) | Growth hormone (GH). Prolactin (PRL). Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). Luteinizing hormone (LH). Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). |
| Pars intermedia | Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH). | |
| II. Neurohypophysis (Pars nervosa or Posterior pituitary) | Oxytocin. Vasopressin (or ADH). - These hormones are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported to neurohypophysis via hypothalamic neurons. | |
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