Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus ________.
A) enter the hepatic portal system, which feeds the pituitary
B) first enter into the hypophyseal portal system
C) enter venous circulation and travel to the heart, which pumps the hormone-containing blood to the pituitary
D) travel by arteries to the pituitary

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Hormones from the hypothalamus first enter into the hypophyseal portal system, which is a specialized capillary bed that connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland. This allows for direct and efficient communication between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

Regulating Hormones from the Hypothalamus ________