Multiple choice

Which of the following hypophyseal structures gets signals from the hypothalamus by the virtue of the hypophyseal portal vein?

  1. Neurohypophysis

  2. Pars intermedia

  3. Adenohypohysis

  4. Pars nervosa

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The adenohypohysis is that portion of the gland that comes from the gut, i.e. it is epithelial in nature. It receives signals from the hypothalamus by the virtue of the hypophyseal portal vein.