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Which of the following are true statements about the portal veins of the hypothalamopituitary portal system?

They convey releasing factors or hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary.;
They convey releasing factors or hormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary.;
They travel through the pituitary stalk.;
They originate in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei.;
Both alternatives b and c are correct.;

INCORRECT - Although this statement is correct, a better alternative is provided.

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