The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system
a. carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary for storage.
b. carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary to control the release of posterior pituitary hormones.
c. carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
d. carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
e. both (b) and (c) above.
C
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