The posterior pituitary
A) is composed of nervous tissue.
B) stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation.
C) synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin.
D) both (a) and (c) above.
E) all of these answers.

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The Answer of The posterior pituitary
A) is composed of nervous tissue.
B) stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation.
C) synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin.
D) both (a) and (c) above.
E) all of these answers.

The Posterior Pituitary