Which of the following parts of the pituitary makes and secretes its own hormones?
A) Anterior pituitary
B) Posterior pituitary
C) Hypothalamus
D) Portal blood vessels
E) Adrenal gland

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The anterior pituitary is the part of the pituitary gland that makes and secretes its own hormones. The posterior pituitary, on the other hand, stores and releases hormones made by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus also controls the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary via portal blood vessels. The adrenal gland is not part of the pituitary gland.

Which of the Following Parts of the Pituitary Makes and Secretes