Out of these which gland is known as master gland ?

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Answer 1

Gland: A gland is an organ that produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.

Key Points

Pituitary gland is a gland that is located at the base of the brain and right behind the bridge of the nose. It is mainly responsible for sexual maturation, reproduction, etc.
The pituitary gland is also called the 'master endocrine gland' because it is a small pea-sized gland.
The pituitary gland is controlled by Hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary to release or inhibit pituitary hormone production.
The hormones of the pituitary gland help in regulating the functions of other endocrine glands.

Hence, it could be concluded that the pituitary gland is also called the 'master gland'.

Additional Information

Glands	Hormones	Functions
Pituitary	Growth hormone & 9 different hormones	Regulates growth and other glands
Thyroid	Thyroxine	Plays an important role in regulating weight, body.
Parathyroid	Parathormone	Controls calcium balance.
Adrenal	Adrenaline	Prepares the body for an emergency.
Pancreas	Insulin	Controls glucose level.
Thymus	Thymosin	Growth of genitalia in childhood.
Testes	Testosterone	Growth of the male reproductive system.
Ovaries	Oestrogen, Progesterone	Growth of the female reproductive