What is the primary function of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system in hormone transport?

• A. It transports hormones from the anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus.
• B. It allows hormones from the hypothalamus to reach the anterior pituitary directly.
• C. It carries hormones from the anterior pituitary to the general circulation.
• D. It carries tropic hormones directly from the hypothalamus to the different endocrine glands around the body.