The vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis is called the:
A) circulatory system.
B) hypophyseal portal system.
C) vascular system.
D) releasing-inhibiting connection.

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The hypophyseal portal system is a specialized system of blood vessels that connect the hypothalamus to the adenohypophysis. This system allows for hormones released by the hypothalamus to be transported directly to the pituitary gland without first passing through the systemic circulation.

The Vascular Link Between the Hypothalamus and the Adenohypophysis Is