The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by
A) stimulation of neurons within the hypothalamus
B) stimulation of glandular cells within the posterior pituitary
C) stimulation of the cells of the infundibulum
D) stimulation of neurons within the anterior pituitary
E) all of the methods are correct.

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The posterior pituitary gland is stimulated to secrete hormones by the stimulation of neurons within the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus produces hormones that are transported along axons to the posterior pituitary, where they are stored until they are released into the bloodstream.

The Posterior Pituitary Gland Is Stimulated to Secrete Hormones by