Multiple choice general knowledge

Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Thyroid

  3. Pituitary

  4. Spleen
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Explanation

The pituitary gland is called the master gland because it controls other endocrine glands through hormone secretion. It produces hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. The hypothalamus influences the pituitary, but the pituitary directly regulates other glands like thyroid, adrenals, and gonads.

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