Question

Which endocrine gland is called the master gland of human body?why?

Answer 1

Pituitary gland is called master gland because to produces many hormones that control other glands and it performs many function in our body including growth.

Answer 2

The pituitary gland is the master of all.
It is of two types
-anterior pituitary (pars distalis)
-posterior pituitary (pars nervosa)
It does all the major functions taking from release and production of hormone to foetal ejection reflex and a lot more