A nurse is reading an article that describes the function of the neurohypophysis. The nurse identifies this as which of the following?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Pineal gland
C) Posterior pituitary
D) Thymus gland

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The neurohypophysis, also known as the posterior pituitary, is a part of the pituitary gland located in the brain. It is responsible for the release of hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin, which are produced in the hypothalamus and transported to the neurohypophysis for release into the bloodstream. The hypothalamus (A) is a separate but closely connected part of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including the release of hormones by the pituitary gland. The pineal gland (B) is located in the brain but is responsible for the production of melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles. The thymus gland (D) is located in the chest and is responsible for the development of immune cells known as T-cells.

A Nurse Is Reading an Article That Describes the Function