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Compare and Contrast the Neurons That Innervate the Anterior and Posterior

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Compare and contrast the neurons that innervate the anterior and posterior pituitary. Which statement is NOT accurate?


A) Hormones released from the posterior pituitary gland are synthesized in the hypothalamus
B) Oxytocin is released from the anterior pituitary
C) Magnocellular neurons are found in the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus
D) The pituitary gland is located posterior to the optic chiasm.

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