Peptides released by the axons of the hypothalamus:
A)affect the postsynaptic membrane.
B)are inhibitory.
C)are very rapidly reabsorbed.
D)are picked up by the blood and sent to distant parts of the body.

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Peptides released by the axons of the hypothalamus, such as releasing hormones, enter the bloodstream and are transported to distant target organs, including the pituitary gland, to exert their effects.

Peptides Released by the Axons of the Hypothalamus