Which of these statements describes the anterior pituitary
A)It is also known as the neurohypophysis.
B)It is composed primarily of nervous tissue.
C)It primarily secretes tropic hormones.
D)It secretes vasopressin

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The anterior pituitary primarily secretes tropic hormones, which stimulate other endocrine glands to secrete their own hormones. A is incorrect as the neurohypophysis is actually the posterior pituitary. B is incorrect as the anterior pituitary is primarily composed of glandular tissue, not nervous tissue. D is incorrect as vasopressin is actually secreted by the posterior pituitary.

Which of These Statements Describes the Anterior Pituitary