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X-44 (4) K Slide 46, Pituitary Gland. Continuation of X-43. Major portion is pars distalis. Pars nervosa is seen at the top right. Pars intermedia is at the border between the distalis and nervosa, but poorly defined. Colloid filled cysts are remnants of the Rathke's pouch. Observe the capsule (DIACT).