All of the following hormones are synthesized by the pituitary gland except

A) calcitonin.
B) growth hormone.
C) prolactin.
D) thyroid-stimulating hormone.
E) luteinizing hormone.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium uptake by the bones.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Synthesized

Synthesized involves combining individual elements or components to form a complex product or substance, often used in the context of chemical compounds or biological elements.