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What type of tissue is the posterior pituitary made from?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Post. Pituitary: Neuronal projections (Axons) of Neurosecretory cells , for storing & releasing Oxytocin & Vasopressin hormones.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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