alleryHow do hypothalamic hormones reach the anterior pituitary?
AA portal circulatory system
BThe cerebrospinal fluid
CThe lymphatic vessels
DThe general venous return
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A portal circulatory system
Releasing and inhibiting hormones travel to the anterior pituitary through a hypophyseal portal circulation.
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