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Post-UTME Biology 2017 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The endocrine gland responsible for the production of antidiuretic hormone is the

  • A. thyroid gland
  • B. pancreas
  • C. adrenal gland
  • D. pituitary glandCorrect

Explanation

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH/vasopressin) is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland.

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