Part of the Pituitary Gland is Not Really a Gland

Question

Part of the pituitary gland is not really a gland at all.

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: the anterior pituitary gland and the posterior pituitary gland. While the anterior pituitary gland is a true gland, the posterior pituitary gland is actually an extension of the hypothalamus rather than a separate gland.