The Neurohypophysis

Question

The neurohypophysis
A) is the anterior pituitary gland.
B) secretes ACTH, TSH, and the gonadotropins.
C) secretes the releasing hormones.
D) is the posterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

The neurohypophysis refers to the posterior pituitary gland, which is part of the brain and secretes hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the anterior pituitary gland is known as the adenohypophysis. Option B is incorrect because those hormones are secreted by the adenohypophysis. Option C is incorrect because the releasing hormones are secreted by the hypothalamus, not the neurohypophysis.