The Hypothalamus Controls Secretion by the Anterior Pituitary by

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Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus controls secretion by the anterior pituitary by

• A)direct neural stimulation.
• B)indirect osmotic control.
• C)secreting releasing and inhibiting factors into a tiny portal system.
• D)altering ion concentrations and pH in the anterior pituitary.
• E)gap synaptic junctions.

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Definitions:

Tight Junction

Cell junctions in epithelial or endothelial cellular sheets that prevent the passage of molecules and ions between the cells.

Secretory Function

The process by which cells and glands produce and release substances such as enzymes, hormones, or sweat.

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of flat cells intended to protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion.

Simple Cuboidal

A type of epithelial tissue with cube-shaped cells, typically involved in secretion and absorption.