Hypothalamic Neurons Directly Control the Anterior Pituitary with Neural Stimuli

question 12

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Hypothalamic neurons directly control the anterior pituitary with neural stimuli at a synapse.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body's arteries.

Vertebral Arteries

Vertebral Arteries are major arteries of the neck that supply blood to the brain, spinal column, and surrounding areas.

Aneurysm

Dilated portion of an artery.

Artery Wall

The multi-layered structure of arteries consisting of the tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica externa, crucial for maintaining blood pressure and flow.