Multiple choice

Rathke's pouch is a depression in the roof of the developing mouth in front of the buccopharyngeal membrane. Which of the following develops from Rathke's pouch?

  1. Anterior pituitary

  2. Posterior pituitary

  3. Intermediate pituitary

  4. Hypothalamus

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Explanation

Rathke's pouch gives rise to the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) part of the pituitary gland.