The secretion of each of the hormones from the anterior pituitary requires
A) stimulation from the posterior pituitary.
B) that they first be secreted from the neurons of the hypothalamus.
C) two capillary beds.
D) the action of minute amounts of releasing hormones.
E) two capillary beds and the action of minute amounts of releasing hormones.

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The anterior pituitary hormones are regulated by releasing hormones from the hypothalamus, which travel through the hypophyseal portal system involving two capillary beds.

The Secretion of Each of the Hormones from the Anterior