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Give the exact location of pituitary glands.


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Pituitary gland

  1. The pituitary gland is also known as the master endocrine gland as it secretes tropic hormones that control the functioning of other endocrine glands.
  2. The pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus. It secretes various hormones that control the activity of other organs.

Location:

  1. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized organ located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus of the forebrain.


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