Hormones Are Released from the Posterior Pituitary When Posterior Pituitary

question 80

Multiple Choice

Hormones are released from the posterior pituitary when posterior pituitary cells are stimulated by

• A) hypothalamic releasing hormones.
• B) hormones from the anterior pituitary.
• C) action potentials from hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
• D) the primary capillary network.
• E) the sympathetic nervous system.

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