NEET2006ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?
Options
- Aanterior pituitary lobe
- Bposterior pituitary lobe
- Cintermediate lobe of the pituitary
- Dhypothalamus
Correct answer
B. posterior pituitary lobe
Step-by-step solution
The neurohormones include oxytocin and vasopressin, both of which are produced and secreted into the blood by the neurohypophysis (posterior part of the pituitary gland).