GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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: -Pituitary glands is called the master gland because it controls the function of all the other endocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -It’s called the master gland because it regulates the activity of the glands. The hypothalamus sends either hormonal or electrical messages to the pituitary gland. In turn, it releases hormones that carry signals to other glands.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pituitary is called the master gland because it secretes tropic hormones which control the hormone secretions from rest of the endocrine glands. Tropic hormones have other endocrine glands as their target. The four tropic hormones of the anterior pituitary gland are: FSH, LH, ACTH and TSH. Q.