Figure 34.4A

-Signals that stimulate the release of hormone molecules are carried along the component indicated by the letter ____.
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Figure 34.4A
 
-Signals that stimulate the release of hormone molecules are carried along the component indicated by the letter ____.  
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The component indicated by the letter B represents axons that arise from neurons in the hypothalamus and travel down the pituitary stalk to the posterior pituitary, where they release hormones into the bloodstream in response to nervous signals.

Figure 34.4A -Signals That Stimulate the Release of Hormone Molecules Are Carried