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Which part of the pituitary is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus?
APosterior pituitary
BAnterior pituitary
CPars intermedia
DPars distalis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Posterior pituitary
The posterior pituitary is directly controlled by hypothalamic neurons, whereas the anterior lobe is regulated by hormones.
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