Question

Which of the following is the reason in how the anterior pituitary differs from the

posterior pituitary?
O A) the hypothalamus controls the release of posterior pituitary hormones but not the anterior
pituitary
B) the anterior pituitary makes its own hormones; the posterior pituitary releases hypothalamic
hormones
C) the posterior pituitary works independently of the hypothalamus
D) the anterior stores hormones produced by the posterior pituitary

Answer 1

B) the anterior pituitary makes its own hormones; the posterior pituitary releases hypothalamic hormones

Step-by-step explanation:

The pituitary gland is referred to as "master gland" because it coordinates the activities of other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is composed of two lobes namely: anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary. These two lobes are individually controlled to release several hormones by the HYPOTHALAMUS.

However, one major difference between the anterior and posterior pituitary lobe is that; the posterior pituitary DOES NOT MAKE ITS OWN hormone, hence, releases the hormones (oxytocin and ADH) it stores but produced by the HYPOTHALAMUS. On the other hand, the anterior pituitary PRODUCES ITS OWN hormones but waits for hypothalamic signal to release them.