Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Pituitary Gland Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

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.

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