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It is also called the neurohypophysis.

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What is the anotomical relationship between the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary?

They are attached by infundibulum , posterior pituitary is actually continuation of hypothalamus .


Where is the posterior pituitary gland located?

The posterior pituitary is located in a portion of the sphenoid bone called the sella turcica. It is attached to the anterior pituitary gland by the pars intermedia which is a thin layer of endocrine tissue. The posterior pituitary is actually just an extension of the neural tissue that composes the hypothalamus.


How does the anterior and posterior pituitary differ?

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What hormone promotes reabsorstion of water?

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What are Oxytocin and ADH secreted by?

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.


Where is Anti-diuretic hormone produced?

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What is hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary are joined by?

The hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary are joined by the pituitary stalk, also known as the infundibulum. This structure allows for communication between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland, enabling the release of hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream.


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 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.


Does the hypothalamus communicate with the posterior pituitary?

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What organ contains target cells for oxytocin?

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