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Pituitary gland is also known as the ______ gland
master
The pituitary gland is suspended from the floor of the ______ ventricle by a pituitary stalk (infundibulum)
3rd
The thyroid gland is located in the ______ region of the body
neck
The adrenal glands are known for their characteristic histological features and production of ______
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Endocrine glands produce and release hormones, while the brain, heart, and lungs do not produce hormones.
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Endocrine glands are the primary producers of ______
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The primary endocrine glands include the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, islets of Langerhans, and adrenals.
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The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, below the hypothalamus and near the optic chiasma.
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The pituitary gland is also known as the master gland because it regulates the secretary activity of other endocrine glands.
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The pituitary gland weighs about 1-1.5mg and is approximately 1.3cm in diameter.
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