Which gland develops from an evagination of the ectoderm in the roof of the embryonic oral cavity?
A)anterior pituitary gland
B)posterior pituitary gland
C)thyroid gland
D)adrenal glands
E)pancreas

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The anterior pituitary gland, also known as the adenohypophysis, develops from an evagination of the ectoderm in the roof of the embryonic oral cavity, known as Rathke's pouch.

Which Gland Develops from an Evagination of the Ectoderm in the Roof