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Question
The diagram give below represents an endocrine gland in the human body. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
Why is the above gland referred to as the ‘Master gland’?
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Solution
The pituitary is called master gland because it produces hormones that control other endocrine glands and many body function including growth.
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