The Vascular Link Between the Hypothalamus and the Adenohypophysis Is

Question

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the:
A)circulatory system.
B)hypophyseal portal system.
C)vascular system.
D)releasing-inhibiting connection.

Accepted Answer

The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the hypophyseal portal system, as it consists of a portal vein that connects the capillary network in the hypothalamus to the capillary network in the anterior pituitary gland. This is where releasing and inhibiting hormones secreted from the hypothalamus travel to the adenohypophysis to stimulate or inhibit the release of various hormones.