Which of the following statements about 'neurohypophysis' is correct?

Options

A. It stores the hormones produced by adenohypophysis.
B. It is poorly developed and functionless in humans.
C. It stores and releases hormones secreted by hypothalamus.
D. It secretes its own hormones.

Answer

C

Explanation

Neurohypophysis or the posterior lobe of pituitary gland consists of axonal endings of neurosecretory neurons located in hypothalamus. Oxytocin and vasopressin are the hormones secreted by hypothalamus but stored and released by neurohypophysis.