Hypothalamic releasing and release-inhibiting hormones are transported from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary by way of __________.
A) the general bloodstream
B) a portal system of blood vessels directly connecting the two organs
C) direct contact between the two organs
D) a cascade of release-inhibit-release-etc. interactions
Answer: B) a portal system of blood vessels directly connecting the two organs
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A. frontal B. posterior C. inferior D. superior E. midsagittal
Association areas
A. correlate similar functions from different lobes on the same side of the brain. B. integrate new sensory inputs with memories of past experiences. C. integrate outgoing motor information. D. correlate similar functions from the same lobes on the opposite side of the brain. E. correlate information from opposite sides of the brain.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) aorta. B) pulmonary veins. C) pulmonary arteries. D) vena cava. E) pulmonary semilunar valves.