Infundibular stalk - definition
AKA infundibulum or pituitary stalk, the infundibular stalk is a tube-like structure that connects the posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus. It allows for hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus to be sent to the posterior pituitary for release into the bloodstream.
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Know Your Brain: Pituitary Gland
2-Minute Neuroscience: Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
