Which of the following statements correctly describes the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system?
A) It carries anterior pituitary hormones from the anterior pituitary gland to the hypothalamus to regulate the release of hypophysiotropic hormones.
B) It diverts blood directly to the pituitary, completely bypassing the hypothalamus.
C) It carries hypophysiotropic hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary to regulate anterior pituitary hormone secretion.
D) It carries the anterior pituitary hormones into the general systemic circulation.
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