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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’?
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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