PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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Located at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, this gland is considered the most important part of the endocrine system because it makes hormones that control several other endocrine glands
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pineal
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hypothalamus
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thyroid
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Pituitary
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus. It releases several important hormones and controls the function of many other endocrine system glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland is sometimes called the master gland of the endocrine system. This is because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is small. It is about the size of a pea. It is located at the base of the brain.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland is connected by a stalk to a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.
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