EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
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An endocrine gland that controls many body activities.
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hormone
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pituitary gland
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hypothalamus
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homeostasis
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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 controls the function of most other endocrine glands and is therefore sometimes called the master gland. In turn, the pituitary is controlled in large part by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that lies just above the pituitary.
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