Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland are transported to the hypothalamus by what unusual route?

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The hormones of the posterior pituitary gland are actually produced in the hypothalamus and transported down axons to the posterior pituitary, where they are released into circulation. Therefore, the route by which the hormones of the posterior pituitary gland are transported back to the hypothalamus is also by axons.

Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary Gland Are Transported to the Hypothalamus