The hypothalamus regulates the anterior pituitary through two mechanisms. A) True B) False

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The question is asking whether the statement about the hypothalamus regulating the anterior pituitary through two mechanisms is true or false. The focus is on the physiological relationship between these two components of the endocrine system.

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True

The final answer is True.

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The final answer is True.

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The hypothalamus regulates the anterior pituitary through releasing and inhibiting hormones. These hormones are transported through the hypophyseal portal system, which is a network of blood vessels connecting the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary, allowing precise control over hormone secretion in response to body conditions.

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