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The anterior pituitary is made of glandular tissue and consists of multiple capillary beds or a portal system while the posterior pituitary is made up of neural tissue and has a single capillary bed.

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How does the anterior and posterior pituitary differ?

The anterior pituitary produces and secretes its own hormones in response to releasing hormones from the hypothalamus, while the posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus. The anterior pituitary is derived from glandular tissue, while the posterior pituitary originates from neural tissue.


What are the two parts of the pituitary gland?

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


What is another word for the anterior pituitary?

Ventral pituitary :)... Adenohypophesis is another name for anterior pituitary. Neurohypophesis is another name for posterior pituitary. :)


What pair of hormones are not synthesized in the anterior pituitary gland?

ADH or anti-diuretic hormone and oxytocin are synthesized by posterior pituitary and not anterior pituitary gland.


How many lobes make up the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland has three lobes: The anterior, intermediate, and posterior


What are the two sections of the pituitary?

The pituitary gland is divided into two sections: the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) and the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis). The anterior pituitary produces and releases hormones that regulate various physiological processes, while the posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.


What gland contains the anterior pituitary?

The anterior pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus, which releases hormones that stimulate the anterior pituitary to release its own hormones. The anterior pituitary itself is not contained within a particular gland, but is connected to the hypothalamus via the pituitary stalk.


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

anterior lobe


What hormone promotes reabsorstion of water?

That is andeuratic hormone. ADH. It is secreted by posterior pituitary.


What are the main differences between the posterior and anterior pituitary glands in terms of their functions and hormone secretion?

The main differences between the posterior and anterior pituitary glands are in their functions and hormone secretion. The posterior pituitary mainly stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, while the anterior pituitary produces and releases its own hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and adrenocorticotropic hormone.


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

Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary and is peptide/water-soluble. It stimulates contractions during childbirth and milk secretion during nursing.


What is the hormone that causes ejection of milk?

prolactin - anterior pituitary gland oxytocin - posterior pituitary gland