What are the two hormones released by the neurohypophysis?

What are the two hormones released by the neurohypophysis?
  1. Growth hormone and prolactin
  2. Melanocyte stimulating hormone and vasopressin
  3. Oxytocin and adrenocorticotrophic hormone
  4. Thyroid stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

Solution

The neurohypophysis, also known as the posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin, which are actually synthesized by the hypothalamus and transported axonally to the neurohypophysis.

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