The pituitary gland has an anterior portion and a posterior portion. One difference between the two is

Q. The pituitary gland has an anterior portion and a posterior portion. One difference between the two is:

A.            the anterior portion releases hormones following a nervous stimulus while the posterior portion releases hormones following a hormonal stimulus.

B.            the posterior portion is able to produce hormones while the anterior portion merely stores hormones made elsewhere.

C.            the anterior portion releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) while the posterior portion does not.

D.            the posterior portion is neural tissue while the anterior portion is glandular tissue.

Answer: the posterior portion is neural tissue while the anterior portion is glandular tissue.