The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system
A) carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary for storage.
B) carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary to control the release of posterior pituitary hormones.
C) carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
D) carries vasopressin and oxytocin from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
E) both (b) and (c) above.

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The hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to control the release of anterior pituitary hormones. It does not carry vasopressin and oxytocin to either the anterior or posterior pituitary for storage or control.

The Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal Portal System