Which structure(s) is/are neuroendocrine in nature?
A) anterior pituitary
B) posterior pituitary
C) hypothalamus
D) anterior and posterior pituitary
E) posterior pituitary and hypothalamus

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Both the posterior pituitary and hypothalamus are neuroendocrine in nature. The hypothalamus produces and releases hormones that regulate the secretion of hormones from the posterior pituitary, which in turn secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Which Structure(s) Is/are Neuroendocrine in Nature