What do you mean by pituitary gland?

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Khubaib Masood | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

Pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity of sphenoid bone of skull.

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Smriti Vats | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

In vertebrate anatomy, the pituitary gland or hypophysis is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland help control: growth, blood p

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