Which of the following statements regarding the pituitary gland is not true?
A) The pituitary gland is divided into the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.
B) The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland.
C) The pituitary gland is divided into a cortex and a medulla.
D) The posterior pituitary secretes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.
C
Explanation: Correct. This is a false statement. The adrenal glands are divided into a cortex and medulla.
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