Asked by Chelsey Voegele on Jun 09, 2024
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The secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary requires ____.
A) stimulation from the posterior pituitary
B) that they first be made in the neurons of the hypothalamus
C) neural stimulation from the hypothalamus
D) releasing hormones delivered from the hypothalamus via a capillary bed
E) changing levels of their hormones in the blood
Anterior Pituitary
The front portion of the pituitary gland, producing and secreting various hormones that regulate several physiological processes including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.
Capillary Bed
Networks of small blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of materials (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and tissues.
- Attain an understanding of how assorted hormones exert control and effects on their target organs.
Verified Answer
AA
abass alhassanJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Releasing hormones produced by neurons in the hypothalamus are transported to the anterior pituitary via a specialized capillary bed called the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system. These releasing hormones then stimulate the release of specific hormones from the anterior pituitary.
Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of how assorted hormones exert control and effects on their target organs.