The Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland Is NOT a True

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Multiple Choice

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is NOT a true endocrine gland because ________.

• A) in adults it is not functional
• B) it is strictly part of the neural system and has nothing to do with hormonal release
• C) it does not produce hormones; rather, it stores hormones from the hypothalamus for release
• D) it is unable to function as endocrine tissue because it is part of the nervous system due to its location

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