Q166 / 180 · AIIMS 2015 · Zoology

Gonadotropin releasing hormone is transferred to anterior pituitary by

A
left coronary artery
Correct answer
B
hypophysial portal veins
C
axons of neurosecretory cells
D
nuclei of hypothalamus.

Solution

Hypothalamus is connected to the anterior lobe of pituitary gland by hypophysial portal veins. The latter carry blood containing neurohormones (releasing factors) from the hypothalamus to the anterior lobe of the pituitary.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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