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Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the pituitary gland?

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The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. The anterior pituitary secretes growth hormone. The posterior pituitary produces oxytocin and ADH. Correct The pituitary gland is also called the master gland.

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The posterior pituitary stores and releases oxytocin and ADH, but these hormones are produced by the hypothalamus. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

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