Biology PYQ 125 of 227 · Endocrine System & Hormones

Pituitary gland is located in

  1. Aintestine
  2. Bbrain
  3. Ckidney
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) brain

Explanation

The pituitary gland (hypophysis) is a pea-sized endocrine gland at the base of the brain.

It lies in a bony cavity called the sella turcica (pituitary fossa), just below the hypothalamus.

Called the master gland, it secretes hormones like growth hormone that control other glands.

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