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The pituitary is called the master gland.

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The pituitary is called the master gland.

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The hormones of pituitary gland regulate so many activities of the body and other endocrine gland Hence, it is called master gland.

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Chapter 9: The Endocrine System - Give Reasons

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 The Endocrine System
Give Reasons | Q 8

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