Which of the following is not part of the posterior lobe of the pituitary?
A) infundibular stalk
B) median eminence
C) pars intermedia
D) pars nervosa

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pars intermedia is actually a part of the adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) of the pituitary gland, not the posterior lobe. The posterior lobe consists of the infundibular stalk and pars nervosa. The median eminence is not part of either the anterior or posterior lobes, but is a structure at the base of the hypothalamus where hypothalamic hormones are released into the portal circulation to regulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Posterior