Question

why pituitary gland is known as the master gland ?

Answer 1

Pituitary Gland are located below $\textbf{Hypothalamus}$.

They are called master gland, because it controls the functioning of the other glands. It secretes TTH which stimulates secretion of thyroxine.

Answer 2

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➡️the pituitary gland is known as master gland because it produces hormones which regulate the secretion of other hormones from different glands and other activities.

➡️ex. adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, principally cortisol. Growth hormone, regulates growth, metabolism and body composition.

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