The presence of Herring bodies is an identifying characteristic of the:
A) Adrenal cortex
B) Adrenal medulla
C) Islets of Langerhans
D) Parathyroid gland
E) Posterior pituitary gland

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Herring bodies are found in the posterior pituitary gland and are accumulations of neurosecretory granules, indicating the storage of hormones like vasopressin and oxytocin before they are released into the bloodstream.

The Presence of Herring Bodies Is an Identifying Characteristic of The