The hypophyseal portal system allows
A)blood from the brain to drain to the internal jugular vein.
B)regulating hormones to go directly from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.
C)the blood-brain barrier to include the pituitary gland.
D)wastes from the brain to stimulate the pituitary.
E)All of the answers are correct.

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The hypophyseal portal system is a specialized capillary system that allows the regulating hormones produced by the hypothalamus to directly travel to the anterior pituitary gland, bypassing the general circulation. This is important for regulating the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

The Hypophyseal Portal System Allows