Which cranial bone contains a bony cup that holds the pituitary gland?
A) frontal
B) temporal
C) occipital
D) sphenoid
D
Explanation: A) The frontal bone is not near the pituitary gland.
B) The temporal bone is not near the pituitary gland.
C) The occipital bone is not near the pituitary gland.
D) Correct! The sphenoid bone, posterior to the nose, has a bony cup that holds the pituitary gland.
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