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 near the posterior end of the corpus callosum.
B) Correct.
C) The parathyroid is a group of four glands on the on the dorsal surface and lower aspect of the thyroid.
D) Pituitarism is a condition of the pituitary.

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