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Oxytocin hormone is secreted by gland

A. Pituitary

B. Pineal

C. Adrenal

D. Ovary

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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 – it is released into the blood when these cells are excited.

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