The hypothalamus controls secretion by the anterior pituitary by

A) direct neural stimulation.
B) indirect osmotic control.
C) secreting releasing and inhibiting factors into a tiny portal system.
D) altering ion concentrations and pH in the anterior pituitary.
E) gap synaptic junctions.


Answer: C

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