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

Question

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The posterior pituitary is neurally connected to the hypothalamus, as it is a continuation of the hypothalamus and receives neural input from it.

Answer: B
 The anterior pituitary is not neurally connected to the hypothalamus, but instead receives hormonal signals from it.

Match Posterior and Anterior Pituitary, Labelled A