The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the ________.

A. anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus
B. posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus
C. hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary
D. hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary
E. anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary


Answer: D

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