Question

Which of the following hormones is not synthesized by anterior pituitary gland?

• A. Prolactin
• B. Vasopresin
• C. LH
• D. FSH

Hint:

Remember: ADH (Vasopresin) and Oxytocin are secreted by the posterior pituitary, not the anterior part.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The anterior pituitary gland synthesizes several key hormones, including:

• Prolactin: Stimulates milk production.
• LH (Luteinizing Hormone): Involved in reproductive processes.
• FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone): Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

Vasopresin, also known as ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone), is not synthesized by the anterior pituitary. It is produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary.