Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones ?

Posterior pituitary lobe

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Intermediate lobe of the pituitary

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Hypothalamus

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Anterior pituitary lobe

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Solution

The correct option is C Posterior pituitary lobe
The posterior Pituitary or neurohypophysis is a structure under direct regulation of hypothalamus. The nuclei of hypothalamus accumulate Vasopressin and Oxytocin in this neurohypophysis which serves as release centre of these neurohormones.
So, the correct answer is 'Posterior Pituitary lobe'.

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