Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Relationship Between the Hypothalamus

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?

• A)Hypothalamic regulatory hormones pass to the anterior pituitary via blood vessels.
• B)The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are not physically connected,but instead communicate through the blood via hormones.
• C)Neurons originating in the hypothalamus store their hormones,ADH and oxytocin,in the anterior pituitary.
• D)The network of blood vessels connecting the hypothalamus and pituitary gland is called the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract.

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