Multiple choice

The master endocrine gland is

  1. thyroid

  2. pituitary

  3. hypothalamus

  4. pancreas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pituitary gland is called the 'master gland' because it produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands including thyroid, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary, making it the 'master of the master' in a regulatory sense.

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