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The Endocrine System

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Write a note on the pituitary gland.

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The pituitary gland is a bilobed gland situated just below the hypothalamus in the brain. This gland secretes growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, luteinizing hormone, gonadotropic hormone and prolactin.

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