NEET Previous Year Question
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because :-
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AIt is under the regulation of hypothalamus
- BIt secretes enzymes
- CIt is provided with a duct
- DIt only stores and releases hormones
Correct answer: D
Solution
(d) The posterior pituitary is not a true endocrine gland because it does not synthesize hormones; it only stores and releases ADH and oxytocin made by the hypothalamus.More Chemical Coordination & Integration PYQs
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