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The Anterior Pituitary
The anterior pituitary
The anterior pituitary, in yellow, is linked to the hypothalamus by a portal system. The hypothalamus releases signaling molecules that incite the anterior pituitary to produce hormones.
This is an illustration of the anterior pituitary, which is linked to the hypothalamus by a portal system. The hypothalamus releases signaling molecules that incite the anterior pituitary to produce hormones.
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