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Where do hypothalamic hormones diffuse to regulate anterior pituitary hormone release?
Where do hypothalamic hormones diffuse to regulate anterior pituitary hormone release?
- Primary plexus
- Posterior lobe
- Anterior lobe (correct)
- Secondary plexus
Which blood vessels connect the anterior and posterior pituitary for hormonal crosstalk?
Which blood vessels connect the anterior and posterior pituitary for hormonal crosstalk?
- Superior hypophyseal artery
- Anterior hypophyseal veins
- Short portal vessels (correct)
- Capillary plexuses
Where are ADH and oxytocin released directly into the capillary bed?
Where are ADH and oxytocin released directly into the capillary bed?
- Secondary plexus
- Posterior lobe (correct)
- Anterior lobe
- Primary plexus
In which area do hypothalamic neurons release hormones directly into the capillary bed?
In which area do hypothalamic neurons release hormones directly into the capillary bed?
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Which part of the pituitary gland has a capillary plexus located solely within it?
Which part of the pituitary gland has a capillary plexus located solely within it?
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What is the role of superior hypophyseal artery in the pituitary gland?
What is the role of superior hypophyseal artery in the pituitary gland?
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