Question

Hypophysis cerebri is the other name of

• A. Adenohypophysis
• B. Islets of Langerhans
• C. Neurohypophysis
• D. Pituitary

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pituitary

The pituitary is the part of the brain that extends down from the hypothalamus and is called as hypophysis cerebri. The pituitary gland is composed of adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis.

Adenohypophysis consists of anterior lobe (pars distalis), pars tuberalis and intermediate lobe (pars intermedia).

Neurohypophysis consists of posterior lobe, median eminence, and infundibular stalk.

The islets of Langerhans are the endocrine parts of the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon hormones.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.