Question
Biology Question on Human Endocrine System
Pituicytes are under the control of
A
adenohypophysis
B
hypothalamus
C
neurohypophysis
D
both (a) and (c)
Answer
hypothalamus
Explanation
Solution
Pituicytes are the cells found in the posterior lobe of pituitary gland. The hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin released by pituicytes are actually produced by hypothalamus.