Which of these statements correctly describes the posterior pituitary?
A)It is composed of vascular tissue.
B)It stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation.
C) It synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin.
D) It stimulates the adrenal gland.

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The posterior pituitary synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin, two of the hormones produced by the hypothalamus. It does not store hormones from the anterior pituitary, stimulate the adrenal gland, or consist of vascular tissue.

Which of These Statements Correctly Describes the Posterior Pituitary