Question

Dear one last question............................... why do we call pituitary gland as the master gland¿ where is it located and what are its functions¿

Answer 1

Heya !!

Here is your answer..

Pituitary gland is called as the master gland because it produces many other hormones which regulate the other glands to release their secretions.

It stimulates glands like thyroid, adrenals, testes and ovaries.

It is located at the base of the brain and is very small.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Dear Tapsya here is ur answer my lovely sis.....



☆the pituitary gland secrete a number of hormones that regulate various functions of the body .it also control the functioning of the Other endocrine glands. hence ,called the master gland .


☆Location:-pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus at the base of brain .



☆Pituitary gland secrete five important hormones :-

1 . growth hormone :-regulate the growth and development of bones and muscles .

2. Tropic Harmone :-regulate the secretion from other endocrine glands .


3.Prolactin gland :-regulate the function of mammary glands in females .


4.Vasopressin gland :-regulate water and electrolyte balance in the body .


5.Oxytocin gland :-regulate the ejection of milk during lactation.


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