Oxytocin is released from:

  • A
    Adenohypophysis (Anterior lobe)
  • B
    Adenohypophysis (Posterior lobe)
  • C
    Hypothalamus
  • D
    Neurohypophysis

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Which hormone controls other endocrine glands?

$A -$ The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called $sella$ $turcica$ and is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk.
$R -$ Adenohypophysis consists of two portions,$pars$ $distalis$ and $pars$ $intermedia$.

Provide definitions/explanations for the following terms:
$(1)$ Hormone
$(2)$ Endocrine glands
$(3)$ Exocrine glands
$(4)$ Acromegaly

Select the correct option for each statement:
$(1)$ Hormones are non-nutrient/nutrient chemicals which act as intercellular messengers and are produced in trace amounts.
$(2)$ The posterior pituitary gland is under the direct neural/endocrine regulation of the hypothalamus.
$(3)$ The hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland is oxytocin/prolactin.

Which pituitary hormone is responsible for enhancing the arterial blood pressure by causing narrowing of arterioles?

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