PITUITARY-POSTERIOR

SUMMARY

1. The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary hormonally, posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) via direct stimulation.

2. Stores oxytocin & ADH.

3. ADH secretion is controlled by osmoreceptors in the anterior pituitary.

4. Above a certain osmolality threshold, the kidneys respond proportionately to ADH secretion by concentrating urine.

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