hypophyseal portal system

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
circulatory system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system
pituitary portal system
gptkbp:carries inhibiting hormones
releasing hormones
gptkbp:component venules
capillary beds
portal veins
gptkbp:connects gptkb:adrenal_gland
hypothalamus
gptkbp:describedYear 1930
gptkbp:drainedBy gptkb:adrenal_gland
gptkbp:firstDescribed Popa and Fielding
gptkbp:function transport hormones from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label hypophyseal portal system
gptkbp:location brain
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:pituitary_gland
gptkbp:receivesBloodFrom gptkb:superior_hypophyseal_artery
gptkbp:requires neuroendocrine regulation
gptkbp:significance target in pituitary disorders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:adrenal_gland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6