The Anterior Pituitary

Question

The anterior pituitary
A) is called the neurohypophysis
B) is called the adenohypophysis
C) secretes antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
D) both a and c above

Accepted Answer

The anterior pituitary is called the adenohypophysis. The neurohypophysis refers to the posterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary does not secrete antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which is secreted by the posterior pituitary.