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The gland known as the 'Master gland' of the endocrine system is

  1. pituitary gland

  2. thymus gland

  3. thyroid gland

  4. pineal gland
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Explanation

The pituitary is often called the master gland because the hormones it secretes play an active part in controlling the activities of all the other endocrine glands. This impressive power is wielded from two little bumps at the base of the brain, about midway between the ears at eye level.

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