The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Portal System Transports Blood and Neurohormones Between the

question 70

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system transports blood and neurohormones between the

• A)hypothalamus and the heart.
• B)hypothalamus and the pituitary gland (after returning to the heart).
• C)hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary.
• D)hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary.

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Definitions:

New World Monkeys

Primates that are native to Central and South America, characterized by their flat noses and often prehensile tails.

Bipedal Organism

A bipedal organism is one that moves by using two legs, characteristic of humans and a few other species, allowing for upright locomotion and manipulation of the environment.

Brachiate

To move by swinging with the arms from one hold to another, as certain primates, including humans, demonstrate on some occasions.

Nonaligned Toes

This term refers to toes that do not follow a typical alignment pattern, possibly due to genetic variations, injuries, or health conditions.