Which accurately describes the median eminence of the hypothalamus?
A) It is the site of synthesis of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
B) It is a site where neurohormones are release into blood vessels.
C) It is the site where vasopressin is released into blood vessels.
D) It is the stalk connecting the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.
E) It is the main site where thyroid-stimulating hormone first enters the bloodstream.

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The median eminence is a structure located at the base of the hypothalamus, near the pituitary gland, where various releasing and inhibiting hormones are secreted by the hypothalamus into tiny blood vessels. These hormones travel directly to the anterior pituitary gland, where they regulate the production and release of pituitary hormones into the bloodstream. Therefore, the correct answer is B - it is a site where neurohormones are released into blood vessels.

Which Accurately Describes the Median Eminence of the Hypothalamus