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प्रश्न
Give a reason.
Pituitary is popularly called as the master gland.
Why is the pituitary gland called the “master gland”?
Give biological reason why pituitary gland is also known as the master gland.
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उत्तर
The pituitary gland is called the “master gland” because it secretes hormones that regulate and control the activity of other endocrine glands. It serves as the primary control center by sending signals to stimulate or inhibit the hormone production of other glands, such as the thyroid, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The diagram given below represents an organ system in the human body. Study the same and answer the questions that follow :
Draw a neat, labelled diagram showing the longitudinal section of part 1.
Which hormones are secreted by anterior pituitary gland?
List some of the functions of pituitary gland.
Which disease is caused by hyper secretion of Glucocorticoids?
Match the following.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Insulin | p. | Addison's disease |
| ii. | Thyroxine | q. | Diabetes mellitus |
| iii. | Mineralocorticoids and Glucocorticoids | r. | Acromegaly |
| iv. | Growth Hormone | s. | Goitre |
Hypersecretion of which hormone is the cause of Acromegaly?
Identify the CORRECT set of hormones secreted by the adenohypophysis?
Hypothalamus is a super master endocrine gland. Elaborate.
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
Oversecretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism.
Write the full form of LH.
