What is the function of neurohypophysis (pars nervosA)?

What is the function of neurohypophysis (pars nervosA)?
  1. Produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  2. Produces melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)
  3. Stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin
  4. None of the above

Solution

Neurohypophysis (pars nervosa), also known as posterior pituitary, stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin.

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