The hypophyseal portal system connects
A)the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) with the hypothalamus.
B)the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) with the hypothalamus.
C)the anterior pituitary with the posterior pituitary.
D)the hypothalamus with its target organs.
E)the pituitary with its target organs.

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The hypophyseal portal system is a network of blood vessels that directly connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary, allowing for the transport of hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.

The Hypophyseal Portal System Connects