Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the hypothalamus H) and the anterior AP) and posterior PP) lobes of the pituitary?
A) The AP regulates the H through negative feedback mechanisms while the PP regulates the H through positive feedback.
B) The H is the neural system that releases hormones directly into the AP and communicates with the PP only through the circulation.
C) The H communicates directly with the PP and indirectly with the AP through the circulatory system.
D) The H regulates secretions from the PP, which then regulates all secretions from the AP.
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