Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Interaction

Item #9 of 10

The posterior pituitary gland secretes its hormonal products _________.

from the terminal buttons of neurons whose cell bodies are located in the hypothalamus;

from the terminal buttons of neurons whose cell bodies are located in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei;

during childbirth and nursing;

in response to changes in blood pressure;

all of the alternatives provided are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the posterior pituitary secretes its hormones from the terminal buttons of neurons whose cells bodies are located in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. These hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, are released during childbirth and nursing and in response to changes in blood pressure.

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		from the terminal buttons of neurons whose cell bodies are located in the hypothalamus;
		from the terminal buttons of neurons whose cell bodies are located in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei;
		during childbirth and nursing;
		in response to changes in blood pressure;
		all of the alternatives provided are correct;