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Pituitary gland is located in

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Trachea
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Abdomen
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Gonads
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Brain
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Solution

The correct option is D Brain
Pituitary gland is the master gland and regulates activity of other endocrine glands. It lies in a bony cavity in the brain which is called hypophysial fossa. Pituitary gland has two parts, adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis.
Adenohypophysis is formed of anterior lobe and intermediate lobe. Neurohypophysis is formed of posterior gland.
So, the correct answer is 'Brain'.

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