The pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, beneath the hypothalamus.
Pituitary gland is present
Asked in Forest Officer (RFO) 2018 · Topic: Endocrine System (Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland: Hormones, regulation, and their functions)
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