Question

Pituicytes are under control of

• A. Adenohypophysis
• B. Neurohypophysis
• C. Hypothalamus
• D. Pineal

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hypothalamus

A. Adenohypophysis is formed of anterior lobe and intermediate lobe of pituitary gland.

B. Neurohypophysis is formed of posterior lobe of pituitary gland.

C. Hypothalamus is present in the forebrain. This gland secretes hormones that regulate the synthesis and secretion of hormones of pituitary gland.

D. Pineal gland (epiphysis) is present on dorsal side of forebrain. It secretes melatonin and serotonin hormones.

Pituicytes are glial cells (most abundant cells of central nervous system) of pituitary gland and are control of hypothalamus.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.