Question
Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration
Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones ?
A
Anterior pituitary lobe
B
Posterior pituitary lobe
C
Intermediate lobe of the pituitary
D
Hypothalamus
Answer
Posterior pituitary lobe
Explanation
Solution
The posterior Pituitary or neurohypophysis is a structure under direct regulation of hypothalamus. The nuclei of hypothalamus accumulate Vasopressin and Oxytocin in this neurohypophysis which serves as release centre of these neurohormones.
So, the correct answer is 'Posterior Pituitary lobe'.