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Any ideas on where in the brain is the pituitary gland located?

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Dr. Thomas Knecht answered

Pituitary : Hi. Yes, it's back behind the nose up above the roof of the mouth.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/15/2017

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