ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The “master gland” is known as the ____
A
thyroid gland.
B
adrenal gland.
C
pancreas.
D
pituitary gland.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus. It releases several important hormones and controls the function of many other endocrine system glands. Function. Anatomy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland is a small organ about the size of a pea. It’s located behind the nose at the base of the brain. Despite its small size, the pituitary gland has an effect on nearly every part of the body. The hormones it makes control important body functions, such as growth, blood pressure and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and other body functions including growth. It also controls hormone glands like thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testicles.

Detailed explanation-5: -Function of the Pituitary Gland The pituitary gland is referred to as the “master gland” because it monitors and regulates many bodily functions through the hormones that it produces, including: Growth and sexual/reproductive development and function. Glands (thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and gonads)

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