The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by
A) releasing hormones from the hypothalamus.
B) impulses from the autonomic nervous system.
C) impulses from the hypothalamus.
D) hormones from the posterior pituitary gland.
E) plasma concentrations of glucose.

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The anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus, which are transported through the hypophyseal portal system.

The Secretion of Hormones from the Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary