The Posterior Pituitary

question 219

Multiple Choice

The posterior pituitary

• A)is composed of nervous tissue
• B)stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation
• C)synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
• D)is composed of nervous tissue and synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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