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Where is vasopressin synthesized?(a) Pars intermedia(b) Anterior pituitary gland(c) Posterior pituitary gland(d) HypothalamusThis question was addressed to me in a job interview.The doubt is from Chemical Control and Coordination topic in section Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Correct option is (d) Hypothalamus

The best EXPLANATION: Although the POSTERIOR pituitary GLAND or the pars nervosa secretes VASOPRESSIN or anti diuretic hormone, it is synthesized by the hypothalamus. It is then TRANSPORTED through the axon to the posterior pituitary gland.



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