Where is the pituitary gland located?

a. Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

b. Between the cerebrum and cerebellum, inferior to the occipital lobe

c. On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

d. On the tracheal surface, inferior to the larynx

e. Within the third ventricle of the brain

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Aubrey Norton

3 August, 05:36

Where is the pituitary gland located?

a. Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

b. Between the cerebrum and cerebellum, inferior to the occipital lobe

c. On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland

d. On the tracheal surface, inferior to the larynx

e. Within the third ventricle of the brain

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Cash · Answer 1

Answer: option A - Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone

Explanation:

Pituitary gland is located within the Mid-brain. It is an endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation.

It lies in the Sella turcica of the sphenoid bone (A compound bone at the base of the skull behind the eyes)

Where is the pituitary gland located?a. Within the sella turcica of the sphenoid boneb. Between the cerebrum and cerebellum, inferior to the occipital lobec. On the posterior surface of the thyroid glandd. On the tracheal surface, inferior to the larynxe. Within the third ventricle of the brain