Question

Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesised in the hypothalamus?

Options

• Luteinising hormone (LH)

• Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

• Adenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

Answer 1

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

Explanation:

Vasopressin, or ADH, is produced in the hypothalamus (in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei) despite being released by the posterior pituitary. After that, it travels to the posterior pituitary via nerve axons before being released into the bloodstream. The anterior pituitary produces and releases luteinizing hormone (LH), FSH, and ACTH.