The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called
A) hypophysis cerebri
B) neurohypophysis
C) hypothalamus
D) adenohypophysis

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The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is also called the adenohypophysis, while the posterior lobe is called the neurohypophysis. The hypothalamus is a separate structure in the brain that helps regulate the pituitary gland. The hypophysis cerebri is another name for the entire pituitary gland, including both the anterior and posterior lobes.

The Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland Is Also Called