Pituitary gland is located at the base of the

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Brain

Pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located just below the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary via nerve fibers. It is the master gland of the endocrine system and produces all critical hormones, which regulate the secretions of all other endocrine glands.

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