This gland is often called the master gland and it controls many of your bodies functions. It also tells other glands when to produces their hormones.

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

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This gland is often called the “master gland” and it controls many of your bodies functions. It also tells other glands when to produces their hormones.

A	Thymus
B	Pituitary
C	Adrenal
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 posterior pituitary gland forms part of the brain and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream under the command of the brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main function of your pituitary gland is to produce and release several hormones that help carry out important bodily functions, including: Growth. Metabolism (how your body transforms and manages the energy from the food you eat). Reproduction. Response to stress or trauma.

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary function of the pituitary gland is to release hormones (somatotropin, prolactin, TSH, ACTH, MSH, oxytocin, etc.) into the bloodstream, which would reach their target organs and stimulate associated physiological activities.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pituitary is the “master control gland”-it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body.

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ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS