SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Chapter 18, Problem 2RAC
The hypothalamohypophysial portal system
a. contains one capillary bed.
b. carries hormones from the anterior pituitary to the body.
c. carries hormones from the posterior pituitary to the body.
d. carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
e. carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
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The hypothalamohypophysial portal systema. contains one capillary bed.b. carries hormones from the anterior pituitary to the body.c. carries hormones from the posterior pituitary to the body.d. carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.e. carries hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary
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b. produced in the hypothalamus and secreted by the anterior pituitary
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SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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