Question

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What is the pituitary gland?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ because it produces some of the important hormones in the body. It is situated in a bony structure called the Pituitary fossa, just below the hypothalamus, close to the optic nerve.The pituitary gland is divided into three parts, also called lobes:

Answer 2

The Pituitary gland, also known as hypophysis, is a pea-sized endocrine gland situated at the base of our brain. It is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ because it produces some of the important hormones in the body. It is situated in a bony structure called the Pituitary fossa, just below the hypothalamus, close to the optic nerve.The pituitary gland is divided into three parts, also called lobes:

Anterior pituitary

Intermediate pituitary (Absent in adult human beings)

Posterior pituitary