Secretion of which of the following is under the control of neurosecretory nerve cells?

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Secretion of which of the following is under the control of neurosecretory nerve cells? (A) Pineal (B) Adrenal cortex (C) Anteriorpituitary (D) Posterior pituitary

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The neurosecretory cells (neurons) of hypothalamus secrete hormones called neuro-hormones or releasing factors which are carried , to the anterior pituitary via hypophysial portal vein. These hormones regulate the secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary.

Q. Secretion of which of the following is under the control of neurosecretory nerve cells?

Pineal

Adrenal cortex

Anteriorpituitary

Posterior pituitary

The neurosecretory cells (neurons) of hypothalamus secrete hormones called neuro-hormones or releasing factors which are carried , to the anterior pituitary via hypophysial portal vein. These hormones regulate the secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary.