Which of the following hormones is not secreted by anterior pituitary?
Growth hormone
Follicle stimulating hormone
Oxytocin
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
A
Follicle stimulating hormone
B
Oxytocin
C
Growth hormone
D
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
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Hypothalamus secretes oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin) that is stored and released by neurohypophysis. Therefore, it is not secreted by anterior pituitary.
So, the correct answer is 'Oxytocin'
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