Asked by
Nandini Srivastav
on Oct 09, 2024
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How are hormones that are made by cell bodies in the hypothalamus delivered to the posterior pituitary gland?
A) via exocrine ducts
B) by the systemic bloodstream
C) by capillaries that supply the anterior pituitary
D) by axons
E) by the lymphatic system
Posterior Pituitary
The posterior pituitary is a gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that coordinates many functions, including hormone release, temperature regulation, and appetite control.
Systemic Bloodstream
The part of the circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Identify the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in hormone secretion.
- Describe the pathways and mechanisms of hormone action.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in hormone secretion.
- Describe the pathways and mechanisms of hormone action.