Pituitary gland is located below the ___ .

Brain

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Lungs

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Heart

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Pancreas

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Solution

The correct option is D
Pancreas

The 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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