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Describe Adenohypophysis.


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Adenohypophysis:

  1. It is the anterior part of the pituitary gland.
  2. It is derived from the embryonic invagination of the pharyngeal epithelium known as Rathke's pouch.
  3. It is glandular in nature.
  4. It releases the hormones vasopressin and oxytocin.

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