Question

true or false question
the anterior and posterior pituitary glands develop together from a pouch in the embryonic pharynx and function as a single gland until after birth.
o true
o false

Explanation:

The anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) develops from a pouch (Rathke's pouch) in the embryonic pharynx. The posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) develops from neural tissue. They do not develop from the same structure. Also, they have different embryonic origins and functions even before birth.

Answer:

False