The Anterior and Posterior Pituitary Glands Differ in That ____

Multiple Choice

The anterior and posterior pituitary glands differ in that ____.

A) the anterior pituitary produces peptide hormones while the posterior pituitary produces steroid hormones
B) the anterior pituitary produces its own hormones but the posterior pituitary does not
C) the anterior pituitary is a part of the nervous system; the posterior pituitary is a part of the endocrine system
D) the anterior pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus whereas the posterior pituitary is controlled by the adrenal cortex
E) the anterior pituitary is under voluntary control; the posterior pituitary is under involuntary control