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(D) The hypothalamus regulates the pituitary gland through two distinct mechanisms:$1$. The hormones destined for the posterior pituitary (neurohypoph

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Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

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(D) The hypothalamus regulates the pituitary gland through two distinct mechanisms:$1$. The hormones destined for the posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) are synthesized in the hypothalamic neurons and transported along their axons to be stored and released in the posterior pituitary.$2$. The hormones destined for the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) are released into a specialized vascular connection known as the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system,which carries them directly to the anterior pituitary.Since both pathways are utilized for different parts of the pituitary gland,the correct answer is $D$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Pituitary gland	$(i)$ Grave's disease
$(b)$ Thyroid gland	$(ii)$ Diabetes mellitus
$(c)$ Adrenal gland	$(iii)$ Diabetes insipidus
$(d)$ Pancreas	$(iv)$ Addison's disease

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