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

A

Pineal

B

Adrenal cortex

C

Anterior pitutary

D

Thymus

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C
The neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus secrete releasing factors (neurohormones) that regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary.
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