Question

Question 7

Hypothalamic hormones that binding to receptors on the_________ pituitary must first cross the_______

posterior, median eminence
anterior, median eminence
posterior, paraventricular plexus
anterior, paraventricular plexus

Answer 1

B) anterior, median eminence

Explanation: Hypothalamic hormones that binding to receptors on the_Anterior________ pituitary must first cross the__Median eminence_____

Explanation: Hypothalamic hormones are releasing hormone that acts on the trophic cells of the anterior pituitary gland to regulate their secretion. The median eminence is a part of the hypothalamus from which regulatory hormones are released. It is integral to the hypophyseal portal system, which connects the hypothalamus with the pituitary gland.