Which endocrine gland(s) is/are located at the base of the brain.

Both (A) and (B)

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C. Pineal gland

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B. Pituitary gland

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A. Hypothalamus

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The correct option is A
Both (A) and (B)

Both hypothalamus and pituitary gland are located at the base of the brain.

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Which endocrine gland(s) is/are located at the base of the brain.

The correct option is A Both (A) and (B) Both hypothalamus and pituitary gland are located at the base of the brain.

The correct option is A
Both (A) and (B)

Both hypothalamus and pituitary gland are located at the base of the brain.