MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hormones from this gland control other endocrine glands
A
Pituitary
B
Hypothalamus
C
Thymus
D
Pancreas
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: -The pituitary gland is often dubbed the “master gland” because its hormones control other parts of the endocrine system, namely the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.

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