The endocrine gland shown in the diagram is found in a depression in the sphenoid bone (marked in the diagram)called the
A)maxilla.
B)infundibulum.
C)primary plexus.
D)cribiform plate.
E)hypophyseal fossa

Question

The endocrine gland shown in the diagram is found in a depression in the sphenoid bone (marked in the diagram)called the 
A)maxilla. 
B)infundibulum. 
C)primary plexus. 
D)cribiform plate. 
E)hypophyseal fossa

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The endocrine gland shown in the diagram is the pituitary gland, which is located in a depression in the sphenoid bone called the hypophyseal fossa. Therefore, the best choice is E. The other options are incorrect anatomical terms.

The Endocrine Gland Shown in the Diagram Is Found in a Depression