Question

why pituitary gland is called master gland.​

Answer 1

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Pituitary gland: The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth. The pituitary consists of the anterior and posterior pituitary.

Answer 2

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Pituitary gland is known as the master gland as it controls the functioning of all other glands of the body. Several hormones released by pituitary gland controls other glands like Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) acts on the thyroid gland, AdrenoCorticoTropic hormone (ACTH) regulates adrenal gland, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) regulates ovarian follicles and testes.

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