Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus? Produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin Stimulates production and release of hormones from the anterior pituitary Stimulates production and release of hormones from the posterior pituitary Inhibits the production and release of hormones from the anterior pituitary

Solution

(a) Produces antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin

Posterior pituitary stores and secretes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin. Hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary and its function is to secrete releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones that stimulate or inhibit production of hormones in the anterior pituitary.