What are the Main Cell Types in the Posterior Pituitary?
Unlike the anterior pituitary, the posterior pituitary does not contain traditional glandular cells. Instead, it consists mainly of pituicytes, which are specialized glial cells that support the axonal projections. Additionally, there are numerous axon terminals of hypothalamic neurons, which store and release oxytocin and vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH).
