The artery that supplies most of the pituitary gland (but not the pars nervosa) is the
A) primary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system.
B) basilar artery on the brain stem.
C) superior hypophyseal artery.
D) hypophyseal branch of the external carotid artery.

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The superior hypophyseal artery supplies most of the pituitary gland (excluding the pars nervosa). The primary plexus of the hypophyseal portal system is a network of capillaries that delivers hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland. The basilar artery supplies blood to the brainstem and cerebellum. The hypophyseal branch of the external carotid artery supplies the outer covering of the pituitary gland.

The Artery That Supplies Most of the Pituitary Gland (But