Question

7. Gland which is neuroectodermal in origin?
(a) Thymus gland
(b) Anterior pituitary
(c) Adrenal cortex
(d) Posterior pituitary​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The posterior pituitary​ gland is neuroectodermal in origin.

• The pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus via the pituitary stalk.

• The pituitary is also known as the master gland and it has two lobes the anterior and posterior pituitary.

• The posterior pituitary gland, also known as neurohypophysis originates from the neuroectodermal layer called the infundibulum.

• This gland grows and develops on the floor of the diencephalon.

• The anterior pituitary, also known as adenohypophysis originates from the  Rathke’s pouch and grows superior to the roof of the stomodeum.