ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the Pituitary Gland located?
A
Below the hypothalmus
B
On top of the pineal gland
C
Behind the pineal gland
D
Above the hypothalmus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers and blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your pituitary gland is located at the base of your brain, behind the bridge of your nose and directly below your hypothalamus. It sits in an indent in the sphenoid bone called the sella turcica.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located just below the hypothalamus which is connected to the pituitary via a bundle of nerve fibres. It is known as the master gland of the endocrine system as it produces all the critical hormones which regulates the secretions of all other endocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pituitary gland lies deep inside the head. It’s often called the “master gland” because it controls many of the things other glands do. Just above the pituitary is the hypothalamus. It sends hormonal or electrical signals to the pituitary.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your pituitary gland sits just below your hypothalamus. It consists of two lobes, called the anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary. Your hypothalamus is connected to and communicates with your anterior lobe through a network of blood vessels.

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