The Pituitary Stalk Connects the Pituitary Gland to the _____

question 3

Multiple Choice

The pituitary stalk connects the pituitary gland to the _____.

• A) hypothalamus
• B) thalamus
• C) pineal gland
• D) medulla
• E) pons

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