The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because

Options

A. it is provided with a duct
B. it only stores and releases hormones
C. it is under the regulation of hypothalamus
D. it secretes enzymes

Answer

B

Explanation

The posterior pituitary gland is not a 'true' endocrine gland because it only stores and releases two hormones-oxytocin and vasopressin, which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus and are transported to the posterior pituitary through hypopysial portal system. Hence option (b) is correct