The pituitary gland has two main parts, the adenohypophysis and the ________
A) posterior pituitary gland
B) anterior pituitary gland
C) thymus
D) thyroid
A
Explanation: A) Correct! The neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary gland) is the second part of the pituitary gland.
B) The adenohypophysis and the anterior pituitary gland are the same part of the pituitary gland.
C) The thymus is not part of the pituitary gland.
D) The thyroid is not part of the pituitary gland.
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