Why is the posterior pituitary gland called the neurohypophysis?
A)The posterior pituitary gland is an extension of the hypothalamus.
B)The neurohypophysis secretes releasing hormones.
C)The posterior pituitary gland secretes hormones that regulate adenohypophyseal function.
D)The posterior pituitary gland secretes releasing hormones.

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The posterior pituitary gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus through neural tissue and is therefore considered an extension of the brain. The term "neurohypophysis" reflects this neural connection.

Why Is the Posterior Pituitary Gland Called the Neurohypophysis