All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except

A.
rests in the sphenoid bone.

B.
secretes several major hormones.

C.
influences the secretion of other endocrine glands.

D.
is regulated by the hypothalamus.

E.
located superior to the hypothalamus.


E

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