Question

which part of the pituitary gland, targets the organs highlighted in blue?

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Explanation:

Identify highlighted target organs

Using the Endocrine Anatomy knowledge point, we identify the organs highlighted in blue on the anatomical model:

• The kidneys (specifically, the renal tubules/collecting ducts are targeted by pituitary hormones to regulate water balance).
• The uterus (specifically, the smooth muscle of the myometrium is targeted during labor).

Determine the pituitary hormone and its source

Using the Pituitary Hormones knowledge point:

• The hormone targeting the kidneys (collecting ducts) to promote water reabsorption is antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin.
• The hormone targeting the uterus to stimulate contractions is oxytocin.
• Both antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin are synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored in, and released from, the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis).

Formulate the final answer

The part of the pituitary gland that targets these organs via the release of ADH and oxytocin is the posterior pituitary gland (or posterior lobe).

Answer:

Which part of the pituitary gland, targets the organs highlighted in blue? <blank>posterior pituitary gland</blank>