6 Questions
Where do hypothalamic hormones diffuse to regulate anterior pituitary hormone release?
Anterior lobe
Which blood vessels connect the anterior and posterior pituitary for hormonal crosstalk?
Short portal vessels
Where are ADH and oxytocin released directly into the capillary bed?
Posterior lobe
In which area do hypothalamic neurons release hormones directly into the capillary bed?
Posterior lobe
Which part of the pituitary gland has a capillary plexus located solely within it?
Posterior lobe
What is the role of superior hypophyseal artery in the pituitary gland?
Supplying hypothalamic neurons with blood
Explore the intricate network of capillary plexuses that allow hypothalamic hormones to stimulate the pituitary gland and regulate hormone release in the body. Learn about the primary and secondary plexuses involved in this pathway.
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