The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Chemical Coordination and Integration
The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because:
- It is under the regulation of hypothalamus
- It secretes enzymes
- It is provided with a duct
- It only stores and releases hormones
Answer
(D) It only stores and releases hormones
Sign up free on Edukali to view the step-by-step worked solution and practice thousands of similar questions.
Related practice questions
- Which of the following is not secreted by anterior pituitary?
- If the pituitary gland of an adult rat is surgically removed, which of the following endocrine glands will be…
- Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?
- Hypersecretion of growth hormone after the period of growth leads to:
- Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of:
- Given below are two statements: Statement I : Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes cretinism in babies born…
- Which of the following hormone stimulates the ejection of milk from female?
- A new hormone “X” is discovered. It is lipid-soluble, synthesized from cholesterol, and alters gene…
More Chemical Coordination and Integration questions · Browse all practice questions