Which Lobe of the Pituitary Gland Does Not Actually Manufacture

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which lobe of the pituitary gland does not actually manufacture the hormones that it secretes?

• A)Anterior
• B)Posterior
• C)Neither the anterior nor the posterior lobe manufactures hormones.
• D)Both the anterior and posterior lobes manufacture hormones.

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