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About how many grams does the pituitary gland weigh in an average adult?

Question #149605. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Aug 07 2023.
Originally posted Aug 07 2023 8:11 PM.

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Not much!
A healthy pituitary gland weighs less than one gram (less than one paperclip) and is about the size of a pea or kidney bean.
link https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21459-pituitary-gland
In humans, it is about the size of a chickpea and weighs, on average, 0.5 grams (0.018 oz).
link https://wiki2.org/en/Pituitary_gland+Newton

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is responsible for synthesising and releasing various hormones.
Response last updated by psnz on Aug 07 2023.
Aug 07 2023, 8:13 PM
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