The neurohypophysis
A)is the anterior pituitary gland.
B)secretes ACTH,TSH,and the gonadotropins.
C)secretes the releasing hormones.
D)is the posterior pituitary gland.

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The neurohypophysis is the posterior pituitary gland, which secretes hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin (ADH) that are produced by the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary for release. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because these functions are performed by the anterior pituitary gland, not the posterior pituitary gland.

The Neurohypophysis