Which of the Following Statements About the Neurohypophysis Is Not

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the neurohypophysis is not true?

• A) Contains glial-like cells called pituicytes
• B) It synthesizes, stores, and secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin
• C) Its axons derive from the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei
• D) Secretion of its hormones is controlled by nerve impulses from the hypothalamus
• E) The hypothalamohypophyseal tract runs through the infundibulum

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Definitions:

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A psychologist known for his research on conformity, including the famous Asch conformity experiments.