Question

Secretion of which of the following is under neurosecretory nerve axons?

• A. Pineal
• B. Adrenal cortex
• C. Anterior pituitary
• D. Posterior pituitary

Answer 1

The correct option is D Posterior pituitary

Oxytocin and vasopressin are produced by the hypothalamus and are stored and released into the blood by the posterior pituitary. These hormones are secreted under neural control. Hypothalamic regulatory hormones control the secretions of the anterior pituitary. Hormonal secretions of the pineal and adrenal cortex are under regulation of tropic hormones of the pituitary gland. So, the correct answer is option D.