Question

The pituitary gland is divided into _______ lobes.

Answer 1

The pituitary gland, otherwise known as the hypophysis cerebri, is a small gland that is about the size of a pea. It’s

often called the “master gland” because it produces the hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine

glands. It’s located at the base of the brain on the hypothalamus and is divided into two lobes—anterior lobe and

posterior lobe.

Answer 2

The pituitary gland is divided into three majors parts: the anterior pituitary, the posterior pituitary and the intermediate lobe. but it has two major lobes Posterior and Anterior lobes