Hormones are Released from the Posterior Pituitary When Posterior Pituitary

Question

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by
A) hypothalamic releasing hormones.
B) hormones from the anterior pituitary.
C) action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
D) the primary capillary network.
E) the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The posterior pituitary releases hormones when its cells are stimulated by action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons. These neurons produce hormones like vasopressin and oxytocin, which are then transported down the neurons' axons to the posterior pituitary for storage and release.