what is master gland?How does its secretions effect other endocrine glands
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master gland : The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.
The hormones of the pituitary gland send signals to other endocrine glands to stimulate or inhibit their own hormone production. For example, the anterior pituitary lobe will release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to stimulate cortisol production in the adrenal glands when you're stressed
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The master gland is pituitary gland.
Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland are:-
1) Growth Hormone
2) Thyroid-stimulating hormone:- it stimulates the thyroid gland for hormonal secretion
3) Gonad stimulating hormone:- It regulates the activities of the testes and ovary.