Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?

A. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are not physically connected, but instead communicate through the blood via hormones.
B. Hypothalamic regulatory hormones pass to the anterior pituitary via blood vessels.
C. Neurons originating in the hypothalamus store their hormones, ADH and oxytocin, in the anterior pituitary.
D. The network of blood vessels connecting the hypothalamus and pituitary gland is called the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract.


Answer: B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The molecule within the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber that stores glucose for quick energy is

A) fructose. B) glycogen. C) sucrose. D) hemoglobin

Anatomy & Physiology

The cell-mediated immune response involves the actions of both B and T lymphocytes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of these cells would most likely have the largest number of mitochondria?

A. Skeletal muscle cells B. Skin cells C. Red blood cells D. Adipocytes E. Bone cells

Anatomy & Physiology

This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 5 indicate?

A. Buccinator B. Masseter C. Risorius D. Zygomaticus major E. Orbicularis oris

Anatomy & Physiology