GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the ____ near the hypothalamus.
A
throat
B
brain
C
kidneys
D
stomach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where is the pituitary gland located? 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-2: -A pea-sized organ attached to the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It lies at the base of the brain above the back of the nose.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. The pituitary gland itself consists of 2 major structures: Anterior lobe.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pituitary gland and hypothalamus The pituitary gland is a small organ about the size of a pea. It’s located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Despite its small size, the pituitary gland has an effect on nearly every part of the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where is the hypothalamus located? Your hypothalamus, which is about the size of an almond, is located below the thalamus and above your pituitary gland. It sits directly above the brainstem at the base of your brain.

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