Which of the following is the main function of the hypophyseal portal system?

Carries nutrients to the hypophysis.

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Carries hormones from hypothalamus to pituitary.

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Carries nutrients to hypothalamus.

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Carries hormones from pituitary to hypothalamus.

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The correct option is B
Carries hormones from hypothalamus to pituitary.

The hypophyseal portal system is a minor portal system consisting of hypophyseal portal veins which carry blood from the hypothalamus in the brain to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland (hypophysis). Its main function is to transport hormones of the hypothalamus to the hypophysis.

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