A) Stores hormones produced byadenohypophysis
B) Functionless in humans
C) Stores and releases neurohormones secreted by hypothalamus
D) Secretes its own hormone
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called sella tursica and is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk. It is divided anatomically into an adenohypohysis and neurohypophysis. Neurohypophysis (pars nervosa) is also known as posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones made in the hypothalamus, i.e. oxytocin and vasopressin.
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