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Why is the pituitary called the master gland?
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Answer
The pituitary secretes hormones that control the secretion of several other endocrine glands, including the thyroid, the adrenal cortex and the gonads. It also secretes the growth hormone, which controls the growth of the whole body.
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Explanation
It is itself controlled by the hypothalamus, so the description is not quite complete.
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