The posterior pituitary does which one of the following?

Q. The posterior pituitary does which one of the following?

A.            produces growth hormone, prolactin and tropic hormones

B.            secretes regulatory hormones that control endocrine cells in the anterior pituitary

C.            exerts neural control over other endocrine glands

D.            stores and releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Answer: stores and releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone