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Posterior Pituitary Called Neurohypophysis Extension Hypothalamus Composed Nervous

Front posterior pituitary
Back Also called the neurohypophysis; an extension of the hypothalamus composed of nervous tissue that secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone made in the hypothalamus; a temporary storage site for these hormones.

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