Question

Posterior lobe of pituitary contains cells called

• A. Acidophils
• B. Basophils
• C. Chromophils
• D. Pituicytes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pituicytes

A. Acidophils are the cells of anterior pituitary that stain with acidic dyes.

B. Basophils are the cells of anterior pituitary that stain with basic dyes.

C. Chromophils are the cells of anterior pituitary and are divided into acidophils and basophils depending upon the type of stain they take up.

D. Pituicytes are glial cells (most abundant cell type of central nervous system) of posterior lobe of pituitary gland i.e. neurohypophysis. These cells do not produce any hormone.

So, the correct answer is 'Pituicytes'.