The Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal Portal System

question 280

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system

• A) carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary for storage.
• B) carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary to control the release of posterior pituitary hormones.
• C) carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
• D) carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
• E) both (b) and (c) above.

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