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6.2.1 Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum which is composed of blood vessels and the fibres of neurosecretory cells. Pituitary gland is divided into three lobes: the anterior, posterior and the median.
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6.2.1 Pituitary Gland
What is it?
Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum which is composed of blood vessels and the fibres of neurosecretory cells. Pituitary gland is divided into three lobes: the anterior, posterior and the median.
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Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum which is composed of blood vessels and the fibres of neurosecretory cells. Pituitary gland is divided into three lobes: the anterior, posterior and the median.
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Understanding 6.2.1 Pituitary Gland helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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- Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk c
For long answers on 6.2.1 Pituitary Gland: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
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Important points
- Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk c
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- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 6.2.1 Pituitary Gland without a clear definition.
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Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk c
Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum which is composed of
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- Pituitary Gland: Pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. It is attached to hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum which is composed of
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