Hypothalamo-hypophyseal system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013762",
  "term": "Hypothalamo-hypophyseal system",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System",
  "definition": "A collection of neurons, tracts of nerve fibers, endocrine tissue, and blood vessels in the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. This hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal circulation provides the mechanism for hypothalamic neuroendocrine (hypothalamic hormones) regulation of pituitary function and the release of various pituitary hormones into the systemic circulation to maintain homeostasis.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hypothalamo-hypophyseal-system/"
}