This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrine System, Subject name: Physiology
Which of the following is both synthesized and stored in the hypothalamus? 
Select and explain. 
A. ADH, B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), C. LH, D. Somatostatin
D: Somatostatin
Answer: D: Somatostatin 
Explanation: The inhibitory hormone Somatostatin is both synthesized and stored in the hypothalamus. Both TSH and LH are synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland. ADH is synthesized in the hypothalamus but is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. Somatomedin (IGF-1) is synthesized in the liver