The pituitary gland is located below the hypothalamus and sits inside of the sphenoid bone.
The pituitary gland is important in hormone control by secreting GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, prolactin and oxytocin.
References
professional, Cleveland Clinic medical. “Pituitary Gland: What It Is, Function & Anatomy.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21459-pituitary-gland. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.