Neurons in the Hypothalamus Regulate the Activity of Secretory Cells

question 51

Multiple Choice

Neurons in the hypothalamus regulate the activity of secretory cells in the anterior pituitary gland by ________.

• A) forming synapses on cells in the anterior pituitary
• B) releasing regulatory hormones that increase activity in the adrenal medulla
• C) forming synapses on the adrenal gland that in turn regulates the pituitary
• D) secreting releasing hormones into special blood vessels that connect the hypothalamus to the pituitary
• E) releasing oxytocin