The pituitary gland is also known as the:
A) pineal.
B) hypophysis.
C) parathyroid.
D) pituitarism.
B
Explanation:
A) The pineal gland is a small gland behind the pituitary.
B) Correct.
C) The parathyroid is a group of four glands on the posterior side of the thyroid.
D) Pituitarism is a condition of the pituitary.
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