Multiple Choice
Which gland of the endocrine system is located in the brain just above the pituitary gland?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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What is the small gland located near the base of the brain in the sella turcica?
A
Pituitary gland
B
Thyroid gland
C
Hypothalamus
D
Pineal gland
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Identify the location described in the problem: the sella turcica is a saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone at the base of the skull.
Understand the anatomical significance of the sella turcica: it houses a crucial gland involved in regulating various bodily functions.
Recall the gland that is known to reside in the sella turcica: the pituitary gland, which is often referred to as the 'master gland' due to its role in controlling other endocrine glands.
Differentiate between the options provided: the thyroid gland is located in the neck, the hypothalamus is part of the brain but not in the sella turcica, and the pineal gland is located near the center of the brain.
Conclude that the gland located in the sella turcica is the pituitary gland, based on its anatomical position and function.
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