Read the following Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option. Assertion: In humans, the pars intermedia is almost merged with pars distalis Reason: Neurohypophysis also known as posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin

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In humans, the pars intermedia is almost merged with pars distalis. Neurohypophysis also known as posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin, which are actually synthesized by the hypothalamus and are transported axonally to neurohypophysis