The pituitary gland is located:

A) in the center of the brain.
B) away from the hypothalamus.
C) at the base of the brain.
D) in the lower central part of the brain.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

A brain region controlling various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.