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Q: What is true about the neurohypophysis?
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Are the hypothalamus and the neurohypophysis the same?

The hypothalamus and the neurohypophysis are not the same. They are separate parts of the brin.


Where are the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis located?

The adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis are located in the pituitary gland, which is in the center of the brain.


How doe aia identify the posterior pituitary?

Neurohypophysis


What are two divisions of the pituitary gland?

Adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis


What is the posterior pituitary called?

It is also called the neurohypophysis.


What is the portion of the pituitary gland that is made of nervous tissue?

neurohypophysis


Which part of the pituitary gland is for storage only?

The posterior pituitary (or neurohypophysis)


How many hormones does neurohypophysis PRODUCE?

NEUROHYPOPHYSIS PRODUCES 1)ADH->kidney -descries urine production if we are thirsty our body produces more ADH) 2) OXYTOCIN -mammary glands (lactation) Uterine muscle(orgasm)


How is the relationship between adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis different?

The adenohypophysis, also known as the anterior pituitary gland, produces and secretes its own hormones under the control of releasing hormones from the hypothalamus. In contrast, the neurohypophysis, or posterior pituitary gland, stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, including oxytocin and vasopressin, which are transported down axons from the hypothalamus.


Why isn't the neurohypophysis or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?

It is only a hormone storage area that receives hormones from the hypothalamus for release. Since it does not make its own secretions (it only stores the neuroendocrine hormones made by the hypothalamus) it is not considered a true endocrine gland.


What is the function of the neurohypophysis?

Regulate the secretions of the anterior pituitary and, by this means, regulate the secretions of other endocrine glands


What are the two parts of the pituitary gland?

The parts of the pituitary gland are the adenohypophysis (anterior) gland and the neurohypophysis (posterior)