Question

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called the .

• A. adenohypophysis
• B. neurohypophysis
• C. pituitary hormone
• D. hypothalamic hormone

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B neurohypophysis
C pituitary hormone

The pituitary gland is a small pea-sized gland located in the brain. The pituitary has two lobes, the anterior and the posterior lobe. The anterior lobe is also called as adenohypophysis which secretes the pituitary hormones. The posterior lobe is also called as the neurohypophysis which stores the hormones produced by hypothalamus.