Why is pituitary gland known as master gland
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The pituitary gland or the master gland controls the secretion of hormones from the other endocrine glands, including the thyroid, adrenal etc.
*It secretes the hormones which induce gamete formation in the gonads, testes and ovaries.
*It also secretes the growth hormone which plays an important role in the growth of adolescents
*Main hormones secreted by pituitary gland include, Growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH, MSH, Vasopressin and Oxytocin.
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Pituitary is also known as the master gland because it secretes many hormones
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