The Hypophyseal Portal System Connects

question 36

Multiple Choice

The hypophyseal portal system connects

• A)the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) with the hypothalamus.
• B)the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) with the hypothalamus.
• C)the anterior pituitary with the posterior pituitary.
• D)the hypothalamus with its target organs.
• E)the pituitary with its target organs.

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