{"id":133294,"date":"2024-08-22T19:03:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=133294"},"modified":"2024-08-22T19:03:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T19:03:10","slug":"which-of-the-following-glands-synthesizes-antidiuretic-hormone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/22\/which-of-the-following-glands-synthesizes-antidiuretic-hormone\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Thymus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Pineal gland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Pancreas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Hypothalamus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gland that synthesizes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>D. Hypothalamus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thymus:<\/strong> This gland is involved in the development of the immune system, particularly T-cells, but does not produce ADH.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pineal gland:<\/strong> This gland primarily produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, not ADH.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pancreas:<\/strong> The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels, not ADH.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypothalamus:<\/strong> The hypothalamus synthesizes ADH (also known as vasopressin) and stores it in the posterior pituitary gland for release into the bloodstream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone? A.Thymus B.Pineal gland C.Pancreas D.Hypothalamus The gland that synthesizes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is: D. 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