Question

question 4 (2.5 points)
the posterior pituitary is also known as the ______.

○ neurohypophysis
○ adenohypophysis
○ hypophysis

Explanation:

In anatomy and physiology (related to Natural Science, specifically Biology/Medicine and Health), the posterior pituitary gland is also called the neurohypophysis. The adenohypophysis is the anterior pituitary, and hypophysis is a general term for the pituitary gland.

Answer:

A. Neurohypophysis