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Where are the hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal gland located?

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Thoracic cavity

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Vertebral cavity

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C

Cranial cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Solution

The correct option is C Cranial cavity
The cranial cavity, also known as intracranial space, is the space within the skull. The cranial cavity encloses the brain. All the three glands, hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal gland are located in the forebrain.

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