The pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity called $A$ and is attached to $B$ by a stalk. Identify $A$ and $B$ to complete the given statement.
- A$A$-sella turcica; $B$-midbrain
- B$A$-sella turcica; $B$-forebrain
- C$A$-sella turcica; $B$-hypothalamus
- D$A$-sella turcica; $B$-pineal
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