MICROANATOMY

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 also called as master gland because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands by secreting specific hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pituitary gland is sometimes called the master gland of the endocrine system. This is because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-4: -A pea-sized organ attached to the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. It lies at the base of the brain above the back of the nose.

Detailed explanation-5: -In vertebrate anatomy, the pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland, about the size of a chickpea and weighing, on average, 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans. It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain.