All of the following are characteristics of the pituitary gland except
A) rests in the sphenoid bone.
B) secretes several major hormones.
C) influences the secretion of other endocrine glands.
D) is regulated by the hypothalamus.
E) located superior to the hypothalamus.

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The pituitary gland is located inferior to the hypothalamus, not superior to it. It is situated in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone, secretes multiple hormones, influences other endocrine glands, and is regulated by the hypothalamus.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of the Pituitary Gland