Select the correct statement regarding the pituitary gland from the following.

Options

A. The pars distalis region of the adenohypophysis secretes only one hormone called melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).
B. GnRH is produced by the pituitary gland which stimulates the release of gonadotropins from the hypothalamus.
C. Oxytocin and vasopressin are produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary.
D. The hypothalamus is under the direct neural regulation of the posterior pituitary.

Answer

C