Which of the following glands has one part that develops from the embryonic mouth cavity and a second part that develops from the floor of the developing brain?
A) Adrenal gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Hypothalamus
D) Pituitary gland
E) Parathyroid gland

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The pituitary gland is composed of two parts, the anterior pituitary (develops from the embryonic mouth cavity) and the posterior pituitary (develops from the floor of the developing brain).

Which of the Following Glands Has One Part That Develops