The hypophyseal portal system connects the ________ with the ________.

A. anterior pituitary; posterior pituitary
B. posterior pituitary; hypothalamus
C. pituitary glands; thyroid
D. hypothalamus; thyroid
E. anterior pituitary; hypothalamus


Answer: E

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