Read the statements given below and select the incorrect option
(a) Posterior pituitary is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
(b) Pars intermedia secretes only MSH in frog.
(c) Oxytocin reaches the anterior pars nervosa through arterial circulation.
(d) GnRH reaches the anterior pituitary through arterial branch of portal circulation.
(1) (a) & (b)
(2) (b) & (c)
(3) (c) & (d)
(4) (a) & (d)

Hi Meemansha,
Please find below the solution to the asked query:

The correct option is (3).
The correct statements would be
(c) Oxytocin reaches the anterior pars nervosa through axonal transport. i.e it is transported directly through axons of nerves from hypothalamus.
(d) GnRH reaches the anterior pituitary through neurons and veins of portal circulation.

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