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Yes, it produces hormones. for example FSH and LH- in a female body
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What are the two hormones that are produced in the hypothalamus but stored in the pituitary?

The two hormones are oxytocin and vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone). They are produced in the hypothalamus and then transported and stored in the posterior pituitary gland until they are released into the bloodstream.


Oxytocin and ADH are produced by the?

The posterior pituitary gland, a.k.a, neurohypophysis. These are the only 2 hormones that are secreted from here.


What synthesizes oxytocin and ADH?

They are synthesized in hypothalamus.They are secreted by prosterior pitutory.


Where are ADH and oxytocin synthesized?

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is synthesized in the hypothalamus and then transported to the posterior pituitary gland for storage and release. Oxytocin is also synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland.


How are hormones release by the posterior pituitary?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) and Oxytocin


What is secreted by the neurosecretory cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

The posterior pituitary has neurosecretory tissue. It is activated by impulses from the hypothalamus and release hormones such as oxytocin and ADH.


The hypothalamus produces only two hormones with target organs outside the head ADH and oxytocin true or false?

False. The hypothalamus produces several hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin.


What The posterior pituitary stores and releases?

The posterior pituitary stores and releases two hormones: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Oxytocin plays a role in uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding. ADH helps regulate water balance in the body by influencing water reabsorption in the kidneys.


Where are the hormones oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) stored?

Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. When needed, these hormones are released into the bloodstream from the posterior pituitary. This storage mechanism allows for quick release in response to physiological signals.


Is oxytocin and adh secreted by posterior pituitary?

Yes, oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) are both produced and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. They are released in response to specific signals to regulate various physiological processes in the body.


What is Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin are both hormones stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. The main functions of Oxytocin are aiding in sexual reproduction. The main function of ADH is retaining fluid in the body.


Produces oxytocin and ADH that are released within the posterior pituitary gland?

ADH and Oxytocin is produced by hypothalamus.It is secreted by inferior pitutory.