The pituitary gland is a structure in the brain that secretes hormones into the bloodstream. What epithelium lines this structure and produces the secretion?
A. Transitional epithelium
B. Stratified cuboidal epithelium
C. Glandular epithelium
D. Simple squamous epithelium
Answer: C
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