Which Statement About the Anterior Pituitary Is Correct

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the anterior pituitary is correct?

• A) It stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus.
• B) It releases its hormones into a system of blood vessels called the hypophyseal portal system.
• C) It consists of neural tissue.
• D) It holds hormones until stimulated by the nervous system to release them.

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