Question

Herring bodies are found in
A) Neurohypophysis
B) Adenohypophysis
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint:Herring bodies are large swelling found in the axons of the neurosecretory neurons which are located at the posterior pituitary gland.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse the options to find the correct answer.
>Option A: The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is termed as neurohypophysis. It is responsible for storing and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Neurohypophysis is a structure that coordinates the fluid balance of the body with the reproductive system and hormones. It forms one of the most complex neurohormonal systems which responds to the coordination between the external and internal environment of the body.
Oxytocin and vasopressin are produced in the hypothalamus but stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland.
>Option B: The anterior pituitary gland of the body is also referred to as the adenohypophysis. It is one of the major organs of the endocrine system. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
>Option C: Since one of the above options is correct and the other is incorrect, this is the incorrect option.
>Option D: Since one of the above mentioned answers is correct, this is the incorrect option.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Neurohypophysis.

Note:PItuitary gland (hypophysis) is composed of anterior and posterior regions which are called adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis respectively.The Herring bodies are located in the posterior part of the pituitary gland thus, neurohypophysis.