Multiple Choice
Which statement about the anterior pituitary is correct?
A) It stores hormones synthesized by the hypothalamus.
B) It releases its hormones into a system of blood vessels called the hypophyseal portal system.
C) It consists of neural tissue.
D) It holds hormones until stimulated by the nervous system to release them.
Correct Answer:
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