Topic 5.9.13 min read
5.9.1 Pituitary Glands
The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It is called the master gland because it controls the activity of other endocrine glands.
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5.9.1 Pituitary Glands
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The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It is called the master gland because it controls the activity of other endocrine glands. ---
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The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It is called the master gland because it controls the activity of other endocrine glands. ---
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- The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It
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Important points
- The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 5.9.1 Pituitary Glands without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It
The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It is called the master gland because i
- Definition
- The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland attached to the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It is called the master gland because i
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