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Which part of the brain controls the Pituitary Gland?
AHippocampus
BHypothalamus
CMidbrain
DHindbrain
Correct answer
B. Hypothalamus
Explanation
The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers and blood vessels.