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Chemical Coordination and Integration question

2016 · Q15
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Chemical Coordination and Integration question

2016 · Q15

NEETBiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationMCQ+4 / −1
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because
  1. A
    it is provided with a duct
  2. B
    it only stores and releases hormones
  3. C
    it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
  4. D
    it secretes enzymes.
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Correct answer: B

Posterior lobe of pituitary gland does not secrete any hormone. Its hormones are synthesised by the hypothalamus. It only stores and releases these hormones. Hence, it cannot be considered as true gland.

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