Hypophysiotropic Hormones from the Hypothalamus Assist Which Action

question 247

Multiple Choice

Hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus assist which action?

• A) control the release of oxytocin and vasopressin from the posterior pituitary
• B) travel via neuron axons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary
• C) are carried in the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system
• D) are released upon positive-feedback stimulation via the anterior pituitary tropic hormones

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