What is the function of the posterior pituitary gland?

Answer 1

The posterior pituitary is made up of axons belonging to cells called neurosecretory cells, whose cell bodies are in the hypothalamus. When these cell bodies are stimulated, the axons in the posterior pituitary releases their hormones into the blood stream. In a way, the posterior pituitary is an extension of the hypothalamus.

Answer 2

Posterior Lobe Hormones:

*Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH): This hormone prompts the kidneys to increase water absorption in the blood.

*Oxytocin: Oxytocin is involved in a variety of processes, such as contracting the uterus during childbirth and stimulating breast milk production.

Answer 3

The posterior pituitary secretes the ADH or anti diuretic hormone and oxytocin. The anti diauretic hormone makes kidney to form less urine.