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Which of the following pituitary hormone is secreted without the involvement of a releasing hormone (RH)

 

Option: 1

Thyroid stimulating hormone

 


Option: 2

Follicle stimulating hormone

 


Option: 3

Oxytocin

 


Option: 4

Prolactin

 


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The Posterior Lobe or Neurohypophysis -

Hormones released from Posterior Lobe:

Oxytocin:

  • This hormone stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus in pregnant women and causes easy childbirth. 
  • It also contracts the smooth muscles of mammary glands in lactating mothers and facilitates the flow of milk at the time of suckling. 
  • Oxytocin also stimulates the relaxation of the gallbladder, urinary bladder and intestine.

 

 

Oxytocin is secreted without the involvement of a releasing hormone (RH). Hence. the correct option is c. oxytocin 

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