How is the relationship between adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis different?
The adenohypophysis, also known as the anterior pituitary gland, produces and secretes its own hormones under the control of releasing hormones from the hypothalamus. In contrast, the neurohypophysis, or posterior pituitary gland, stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, including oxytocin and vasopressin, which are transported down axons from the hypothalamus.