Which of These Statements Describes the Hypothalamic-Hypophyseal Portal System

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

• A)It carries anterior pituitary hormones from the anterior pituitary gland to the hypothalamus to regulate the release of hypophysiotropic hormones.
• B)It diverts blood directly to the pituitary, completely bypassing the hypothalamus.
• C)It carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to regulate anterior pituitary hormone secretion.
• D)It carries the anterior pituitary hormones into the general systemic circulation.

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