PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following glands are present in the brain except the ____ gland.
A
hypothalamus
B
pineal
C
thymus
D
pituitary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many glands make up the endocrine system. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland are in your brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland is sometimes called the “master” gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The anterior pituitary gland is connected to the brain by short blood vessels. The posterior pituitary gland forms part of the brain and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream under the command of the brain.

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