The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is NOT a true endocrine gland because ________.
A) in adults it is not functional
B) it is strictly part of the neural system and has nothing to do with hormonal release
C) it does not produce hormones; rather, it stores hormones from the hypothalamus for release
D) it is unable to function as endocrine tissue because it is part of the nervous system due to its location

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The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland does not produce hormones, but rather stores and releases them from the hypothalamus. Therefore, it is not a true endocrine gland in the sense that it does not produce and secrete hormones on its own.

The Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary Gland Is NOT a True