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Which of the following statements is(are) true for the hypothalamopituitary portal system?

It consists of two capillary beds connected by portal veins.;
It transports hypothalamic releasing-hormones and factors to the anterior pituitary.;
It connects the neurons of the preoptic nucleus with the posterior pituitary.;
Both alternatives a and b are correct.;
Both alternatives a and c are correct.;

INCORRECT - The hypothalamopituitary portal system does not connect the preoptic nucleus to the posterior pituitary, but rather conveys releasing factors and hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.

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