Which of the following is NOT true of the pituitary gland?Group of answer choicesThe pituitary gland is composed of two endocrine glands.The pituitary gland’s posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis.The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.All of these statements are true of the pituitary gland.
Question
Which of the following is NOT true of the pituitary gland?Group of answer choicesThe pituitary gland is composed of two endocrine glands.The pituitary gland’s posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis.The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.All of these statements are true of the pituitary gland.
Solution
The statement that is NOT true of the pituitary gland is: "The pituitary gland’s posterior portion is called the adenohypophysis."
In fact, the posterior portion of the pituitary gland is called the neurohypophysis. The adenohypophysis is the anterior portion of the pituitary gland.
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