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Posterior Pituitary Called Neurohypophysis Extension Hypothalamus Composed Nervous

The posterior pituitary, also called the neurohypophysis, is an extension of the hypothalamus made of nervous tissue that secretes oxytocin and ADH produced in the hypothalamus and serves as a storage site.

Die Neurohypophyse ist ein Teil des Hypothalamus ausnervösem Gewebe, der Oxytocin und ADH aus dem Hypothalamus freisetzt und als Zwischenspeicher dient.

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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