The embryonic origin of the posterior pituitary gland is
A) epithelium from the oral cavity.
B) nervous tissue from the area of the hypothalamus.
C) an outpocket of the nasal cavity.
D) glandular tissue from the cerebrum.
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Q10: The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from
Q11: The posterior pituitary
A) has a direct connection
Q12: ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is secreted in response
Q13: Which of the following is NOT a
Q14: A decrease in blood volume will result
Q16: ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is also called vasopressin
Q17: The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and
Q18: The hypothalamohypophysial tract connects the hypothalamus to
Q19: An increase in ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion
Q20: A function of the hypothalamohypophysial tract is
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