Acromegaly is caused by the excess of .............

Which of the following is not under the direct control of the pituitary gland with respect to the regulation of its secretory function?

Given below are two statements.
Statement $I$ - Highest secretion of growth hormone $(GH)$ is seen till puberty.
Statement $II$ - The $GH$ is secreted continuously throughout life for repair and replacement of cells.
In the light of above statements,select the correct option given below:

Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of . . . . . . in the adult.

The accumulation and release centre of pituitary gland hormones is:

The hormones of the posterior pituitary are oxytocin and vasopressin; but the latter is better known as