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  • Need clarity, kindly explain! The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because

The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because

  • Option 1)

    it is provided with a duct

  • Option 2)

    it only stores and release hormones

  • Option 3)

    it is under the regulation of hypothalamus

  • Option 4)

    it secretes enzymes

 

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Pituitary and its relationship with hypothalamus -

These hormones originating in the hypothalamic neurons, pass through axons and are released from their nerve endings. These hormones reach the pituitary gland through a portal circulatory system and regulate the functions of the anterior pituitary. The posterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.

- wherein

 

 

Pituitary gland -

The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called sella tursica and is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk

- wherein

It is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.

 

Neurohypophysis or post pituitary glad store & releases hormones. 


Option 1)

it is provided with a duct

This option is incorrect

Option 2)

it only stores and release hormones

This option is correct.

Option 3)

it is under the regulation of hypothalamus

This option is incorrect

Option 4)

it secretes enzymes

This option is incorrect

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