Q17 / 322 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration

The posterior lobe of the pituitary is called

A
Glandularhypophysis
Correct answer
B
Neurohypophysis
C
Adenohypophysis
D
Vascularhypophysis

Solution

The posterior lobe of the pituitary is called neurohypophysis and is composed of non-myelinated nerve fibres and branching nerve cells. It stores and releases two hormones oxytocin and vasopressin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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