An endocrine gland located in the cranial cavity at the base of the brain is the
A. Thymus gland
B. Pineal gland
C. Hypothalamus
D. Pituitary gland
B. Pineal gland
C. Hypothalamus
D. Pituitary gland
Ans: D. Pituitary gland
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