Pituitary gland is located ______.

Below the hypothalamus

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Above the hypothalamus

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below cerebellum

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Above cerebrum

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Solution

The correct option is A
Below the hypothalamus

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland attached to the base of the brain just below the hypothalamus. It is called the 'master gland' as it controls the functioning of other endocrine glands.

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