Hormones originating in the hypothalamic neurons are released in the posterior pituitary from the ....$A$.... of neurons. The inhibitory and releasing hormones that regulate the functions of the ...$B$... pituitary reach there via ...$C$... circulatory system.
Select the correct combination of $A, B$ and $C$ in reference to the above paragraph.

  • A
    $A-Axon, B-Posterior, C- Hepatic Portal$
  • B
    $A-Nerve Ending, B-Anterior, C- Hypophyseal Portal$
  • C
    $A-Dendrites, B-Intermediate, C- Renal Portal$
  • D
    $A-Cell Body, B-Medial, C- Hypothalamic Portal$

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