NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the location of the pituitary gland?
Options
- AIn the bony cavity called sella tursica
- BIn the cervical region
- CIn the thoracic region
- DIn the abdominal cavity
Correct answer
A. In the bony cavity called sella tursica
Step-by-step solution
The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called sella tursica and is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk (Figure 19.2). It is divided anatomically into an adenohypophysis and a neurohypophysis.Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis and pars intermedia. The pars distalis region of pituitary, commonly called anterior pituitary, produces growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating