Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. neurohypophysis?

Question

Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. neurohypophysis? (A) Neurohypophysis is also called pars nervosa (B) It synthesises two hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin (C) It receives neurohormones directly from neurosecretory cells (D) It comprises 25% portion of pituitary gland

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Neurohypophysis releases oxytocin and vasopressin which is synthesised by the hypothalamus.

Q. Which of the following is incorrect w.r.t. neurohypophysis?

Neurohypophysis is also called pars nervosa

It synthesises two hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin

It receives neurohormones directly from neurosecretory cells

It comprises 25% portion of pituitary gland

Neurohypophysis releases oxytocin and vasopressin which is synthesised by the hypothalamus.