The
Pituitary Gland is located in a small bony cavity at the
base of the brain. A stalk links the pituitary to the hypothalamus,
which controls release of pituitary hormones.
The location and roles
of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. Images from Purves et al.,
Life:
The Science of Biology, 4th Edition, by Sinauer Associates (www.sinauer.com)
and WH Freeman (www.whfreeman.com)
