Match posterior and anterior pituitary, labelled a. through c., with their features. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus
A)applies to the posterior pituitary
B)applies to the anterior pituitary
C)applies to both the posterior and the anterior pituitary

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The posterior pituitary stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus, such as oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The anterior pituitary synthesizes and secretes its own hormones. Therefore, choice A applies to the posterior pituitary only.

Match Posterior and Anterior Pituitary, Labelled A