Supraoptic nucleus: ADH containing neurons (immunohistohemical staining)
1. neurons of the supraoptic nucleus
1. neurons of the supraoptic nucleus
2. ADH containing efferent axons
2. ADH containing efferent axons
3. optic tract
3. optic tract
The axons of these neurons are extended to the neurohypophysis, where the synthesized hormone is released.