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:

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract and produce movement or maintain the position of parts of the body.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and activities like temperature control, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.