PRINC. ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY LL/NEXTGENCARD
PRINC. ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY LL/NEXTGENCARD
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The reason behind the concept that pituitary gland are actually two glands.

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Pituitary gland is a main endocrine gland, often referred to as the master gland. It is divided into two lobes. The anterior lobe or anterior pituitary and the posterior lobe or posterior pituitary.

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