Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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**QUESTION 19**

**Which of the following represents the hypophyseal portal vein?**

1. CELLS A

2. BLOOD VESSELS D

3. CELLS J

The diagram illustrates several labeled areas within the pituitary gland and its associated blood vessels. The labels are as follows:

- **AREA K** 
- **AREA L** 
- **BLOOD VESSELS B** 
- **BLOOD VESSEL C** 
- **AREA M**
- **AREA E**
- **BLOOD VESSELS F**
- **AREA G**
- **BLOOD VESSEL H**

The hypophyseal portal vein is a crucial component in connecting the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland, allowing for the transport of releasing and inhibiting hormones. The blood vessels labeled in the diagram are:

- **BLOOD VESSELS D**
- **BLOOD VESSELS B**
- **BLOOD VESSELS F**
- **BLOOD VESSEL H**

**Options:**

- [ ] Blood vessel D
- [ ] Blood vessel B
- [ ] Blood vessel F
- [ ] Blood vessel H

The question asks to identify which blood vessel represents the hypophyseal portal vein in the provided anatomical diagram.
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Transcribed Image Text:**QUESTION 19** **Which of the following represents the hypophyseal portal vein?** 1. CELLS A 2. BLOOD VESSELS D 3. CELLS J The diagram illustrates several labeled areas within the pituitary gland and its associated blood vessels. The labels are as follows: - **AREA K** - **AREA L** - **BLOOD VESSELS B** - **BLOOD VESSEL C** - **AREA M** - **AREA E** - **BLOOD VESSELS F** - **AREA G** - **BLOOD VESSEL H** The hypophyseal portal vein is a crucial component in connecting the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland, allowing for the transport of releasing and inhibiting hormones. The blood vessels labeled in the diagram are: - **BLOOD VESSELS D** - **BLOOD VESSELS B** - **BLOOD VESSELS F** - **BLOOD VESSEL H** **Options:** - [ ] Blood vessel D - [ ] Blood vessel B - [ ] Blood vessel F - [ ] Blood vessel H The question asks to identify which blood vessel represents the hypophyseal portal vein in the provided anatomical diagram.
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