1. Where is oxytocin produced? (A) inside a neurosecretory cell (B) in the infun
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1. Where is oxytocin produced?
(A) inside a neurosecretory cell
(B) in the infundibulum
(C) in the anterior pituitary
(D) in the posterior pituitary
(E) in the adrenal gland
**I know its in the Hypothalamus, but these are the possible answers.. PLEASE HELP! :)
2. High concentrations of growth hormone in the blood will _____.
(A) stimulate the release of somatostatin
(B) inhibit the release of somatostatin
(C) inhibit the release of growth hormone releasing hormone
(D) A&C
(E) B & C
If you could, please explain why and not just give the correct answer, I'd really appreciate it!! :)
THANKKKK YOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!
Explanation / Answer
1)
Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and is secreted into the bloodstream by the posterior pituitary gland. Secretion depends on electrical activity of neurons in the hypothalamus