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The posterior pituitary is under the

a)

Direct neural regulation of the adenohypophysis

b)

Direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus

c)

Direct axonal regulation of the adenohypophysis

d)

Direct axonal regulation of the neurohypophysis



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The posterior pituitary is under the

a)

Direct neural regulation of the adenohypophysis

b)

Direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus

c)

Direct axonal regulation of the adenohypophysis

d)

Direct axonal regulation of the neurohypophysis

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

The hormones of pituitary (posterior part) are synthesised in the hypothalamus; packaged in secretory granules and are transported down the axons to be stored for release by posterior lobe. The posterior pituitary is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus

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