Hypophysis, Pars Nervosa Anatomy in 3D

The "Back" of the pituitary. It stores "Oxytocin" (for labor) and "ADH" (for water balance); damage to this part causes "Diabetes Insipidus," where the patient urinates 10-20 liters a day.

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