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The Posterior Pituitary

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The posterior pituitary


A) is composed of nervous tissue
B) stores anterior pituitary hormones, which are released into the blood upon hypothalamic stimulation
C) synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
D) is composed of nervous tissue and synthesizes and secretes vasopressin and oxytocin
E) all of these

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