- The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it produces hormones that regulate many other endocrine glands. - It is located within a bony cavity in the skull called the sella turcica.
The pituitary gland is located in the:
Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008 · Topic: Endocrine System (Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland: Hormones, regulation, and their functions)
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