The posterior lobe of the pituitary consists mainly of nervous tissue.True false question.TrueFalse

Answer

This statement is True.

Explanation

The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, also known as the neurohypophysis, is primarily composed of nervous tissue. Unlike the anterior lobe of the pituitary, which is made up of glandular epithelium and secretes various hormones, the posterior lobe primarily stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus. These hormones include oxytocin and vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone, ADH) and they are transported down the axons of nerve cells into the posterior pituitary where they are released into the bloodstream. This characteristic makes the posterior pituitary an extension of the nervous system, confirming the statement as true.