Questions: Laboratory 10: Endocrine System
Question
Part A
Which gland is highlighted?
- infundibulum
- pineal gland
- pituitary gland
- hypothalamus
Transcript text: Laboratory 10: Endocrine System
Question
Part A
Which gland is highlighted?
- infundibulum
- pineal gland
- pituitary gland
- hypothalamus
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Locate the highlighted structure
The highlighted structure is located slightly below the brain and behind the nasal cavity.
Step 2: Identify the options
The options provided are infundibulum, pineal gland, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus.
Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options
The pineal gland is located deeper within the brain.
The hypothalamus is located above the highlighted structure.
The infundibulum is part of the pituitary gland, but not the entire structure highlighted.
Final Answer: The correct answer is the pituitary gland.