Which of the Following Structures Connects the Hypothalamus and the Adenohypophysis

Question

Which of the following structures connects the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis?
A) Islets of Langerhans
B) Portal capillaries
C) Corpus callosum
D) Medulla oblongata

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus and adenohypophysis are connected by a specialized system of blood vessels called portal capillaries. This system allows for direct communication between the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland, which allows the hypothalamus to regulate hormone secretion from the adenohypophysis.