Neurons in the Hypothalamus Regulate the Activity of Secretory Cells

Neurons in the hypothalamus regulate the activity of secretory cells in the anterior pituitary gland by ________.

A) forming synapses on cells in the anterior pituitary
B) releasing regulatory hormones that increase activity in the adrenal medulla
C) forming synapses on the adrenal gland that in turn regulates the pituitary
D) secreting releasing hormones into special blood vessels that connect the hypothalamus to the pituitary
E) releasing oxytocin