Question

Explain with an example why pituitary gland is called the master gland.

Answer 1

the pituitary gland is called the master gland mainly because it controls the release of other hormones.

and the pituitary secretes many types of hormones which controls the various developments of the individual.

some hormones released by the pituitary gland are :

1) growth hormone.

2) prolactin hormone

3) etc.

Answer 2

pituitary gland is called the master gland because :

* it controls the release of hormones in other glands

*for example , it control the release of growth hormone .Excess growth of this hormone may lead to giant-ism and deficiency of this hormone may lead to dwarfism.

*therefore this small gland (small than a pea ) plays very important role in the human body.