What is the name of the structure (labeled F in the diagram)used to deliver tropins to the anterior pituitary gland to regulate hormone secretion?
A)infundibulum
B)hypophyseal fossa
C)hypothalamic/hypophyseal tract
D)hypophyseal portal veins
E)hepatic portal veins

Question

What is the name of the structure (labeled F in the diagram)used to deliver tropins to the anterior pituitary gland to regulate hormone secretion? 
A)infundibulum 
B)hypophyseal fossa 
C)hypothalamic/hypophyseal tract 
D)hypophyseal portal veins 
E)hepatic portal veins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure labeled F in the diagram is the hypothalamus, which produces and releases tropins that regulate hormone secretion in the anterior pituitary gland. These tropins are delivered to the anterior pituitary gland via the hypophyseal portal veins, making choice D the correct answer. Choices A and B refer to other structures in the brain, while choice C is not the specific name for the pathway used to deliver tropins to the anterior pituitary gland. Choice E is not relevant to this question.

What Is the Name of the Structure (Labeled F in the Diagram)used