Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Posterior

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not part of the posterior lobe of the pituitary?

• A) infundibular stalk
• B) median eminence
• C) pars intermedia
• D) pars nervosa

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, creating a stable environment that prepares the neuron for activation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background information.

Sodium

Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11, essential for human health in small amounts but often discussed in the context of dietary intake and health effects.

Membrane

A selective barrier that permits the passage of certain substances while blocking others.