Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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How many hormones does the anterior pituitary secrete (as discussed in the lecture)?
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The pituitary, a pea-sized gland, is located at the base of the brain within a bony structure called the sella turcica. Although the sella turcica protects the pituitary, but it provides relatively limited room for growth.
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