The hypothalamus controls the secretions of the posterior pituitary by way of
A) direct neural stimulation.
B) direct mechanical control.
C) releasing and inhibiting hormones.
D) altering ion concentrations in the anterior pituitary.
E) gap junctions.

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The hypothalamus controls the secretions of the posterior pituitary through direct neural stimulation. Specifically, it sends neural signals via axons that extend from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary, where they stimulate the release of hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin.

The Hypothalamus Controls the Secretions of the Posterior Pituitary by Way