Which of the following structures connects the hypothalamus with Anterior pituitary gland?

a. Hypophyseal portal vein
b. Hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract
c. Meningeal membrane
d. Primary plexus


Ans: a. Hypophyseal portal vein

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

During sexual arousal, an erection is caused by a dilation of arteries filling the erectile tissue of the penis. Innervation of the penile arteries is provided by which of the following nerves?

A. Genitofemoral nerves B. Ilioinguinal nerves C. Pelvic splanchnic nerves D. Pudendal nerves E. Sacral splanchnic nerves

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following recommendations regarding daily requirements is correct?

A. Protein consumption should be 10-35% of total kilocalorie intake. B. Fats should account for 45% of total caloric intake. C. Cholesterol intake should be about 300 milligrams per day. D. Carbohydrate intake should be around 500 grams daily. E. Protein consumption should be about 45% of total kilocalorie intake.

Anatomy & Physiology

The ABCDE rule is used for classifying burns

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

Which is the most common structural type of synapse?

A. Axoaxonic B. Axonucleic C. Dendrodendritic D. Axosomatic E. Axodendritic

Anatomy & Physiology