Which of the following statements about the hypothalamus and pituitary gland is not correct? Group of answer choices A. The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is derived from epithelial tissue. B. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by the infundibulum. C. The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Portal System connects the hypothalamus to the posterior lobe of the pituitary. D. The hormones of the posterior pituitary are both neurohormones.
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