Hypothalamus and pituitary glands

Process of anterior and posterior pitutary glands

Process of posterior pituitary gland hormones

1. Hormones of the posterior pituitary gland are produced in the hypothalamus

2. They are passed down axons in vesicles

3. It is then stored in the axon terminals within the posterior pituitary gland

4. Hypothalamus then sends a nerve impulse to the posterior pituitary gland to secrete the hormone

Process of anterior pitutary gland hormones

1. Hypothalamus produces and releases inhibiting or releasing factors

2. They are passed down the local capillary network

3. Passes into the anterior pituitary gland

4. Stimulate the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland

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