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The function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is to store and secrete hormones that are produced by the brain. These hormones are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.

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What are the two parts of the pituitary gland?

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


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Is the growth hormone secreted by the anterior lobe or the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

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What are Oxytocin and ADH secreted by?

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.


What are the two lobes of the pituitary gland?

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Is middle lobe of pituitary gland is present in human?

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Which of the following is secreted by nerve fibers in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

antidiuretic hormone


Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by what?

Hypothalamus produces it, then it's stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.


What gland secretes growth hormones?

anterior pituitary (lobe)


What is an other name for anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

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Is Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary?

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Are the adrenal glands divided in to the anterior lobe and posterior lobe?

No it's not! it's the Pituitary Glands that divided the anterior and posterior lobes and thats because it's connected to the hypothalamus!!!!!!