Refer to the given figure of pituitary gland and select the correct option for the question that follows.

What will be the effect if part C is been removed?

Options

A. Oxytocin and ADH will not be synthesised.
B. Oxytocin and ADH will be synthesised but could not be stored.
C. only synthesis of oxytocin will occurs
D. Only synthesis of ADH will occurs.

Answer

B

Explanation

In the given figure, C represets posterior pituitary. Posterior pituitary stores and releases. Two hormones. i.e., oxytocin and ADH which are actually synthesied by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis,. Or posterior pituitary.