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Question
The structure which connects the hypothalamus with anterior lobe of pituitary gland is the ______.
Options
Dendrites of neuro hypophysis
Axons of neurohypophysis
Bands of white fibers from cerebellar region
Hypophysial portal system
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Solution
The structure which connects the hypothalamus with anterior lobe of pituitary gland is the Axons of neurohypophysis.
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| (xx) Adrenalin | (t) Under-secretion of thyroxin in children |
| (xxi) Vasopressin | (u) Over-secretion of growth hormones in adults |
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