Question

Which of the following is true of the anterior pituitary but not the posterior pituitary

a. It is composed of neural tissue.
b. It is controlled by the hypothalamus.
c. It secretes steroid hormones.
d. It secretes peptide hormones.
e. It has a direct vascular connection to the hypothalamus.

Answer 1

Answer: C) it secretes steroid hormones

Explanation: Posterior pituitary only produce oxytocin and vasopressin which are peptide.

Anterior pituitary has control over steroid hormone production, cortisol. It secrets adrenocorticotropic hormone which stimulates these steroid hormone production.

It also secrets some hormones such as luteinizing hormone, which helps in ovulation, are placed in the class of steroid hormones.