The Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary is Also Known as The

Question

The posterior lobe of the pituitary is also known as the
A) basal ganglion.
B) infundibulum.
C) adenohypophysis.
D) mesencephalon.
E) neurohypophysis.

Accepted Answer

The neurohypophysis is the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It is a continuation of the hypothalamus and consists of nerve fibers and endings, which secrete the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream. The other options are incorrect. The basal ganglion is a group of nuclei located in the brain, the infundibulum is a stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus, the adenohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, and the mesencephalon is part of the midbrain.