Why Is the Posterior Pituitary Gland Called the Neurohypophysis

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is the posterior pituitary gland called the neurohypophysis?

• A)The posterior pituitary gland is an extension of the hypothalamus.
• B)The neurohypophysis secretes releasing hormones.
• C)The posterior pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulate adenohypophyseal function.
• D)The posterior pituitary gland secretes releasing hormones.

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Definitions:

Ascomycota

Ascomycota, also known as sac fungi, is a division of fungi that store their spores in a sac-like structure called an ascus.

Basidiomycota

A phylum of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia, often found as mushrooms, toadstools, smuts, rusts, and puffballs.

Black Bread Mold

A common type of fungus that grows on bread and other food items, causing spoilage.

Ascomycota

A phylum of fungi characterized by the formation of spores in a sac-like structure called an ascus.