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Shekaina Haravata
on Nov 06, 2024
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The master gland of the endocrine system is the
A) thyroid gland.
B) adrenal gland.
C) pituitary gland.
D) pancreas.
Pituitary Gland
A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, blood pressure, and other important body functions.
Endocrine System
A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.
Master Gland
A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its central role in regulating numerous other endocrine glands in the body.
- Pinpoint the glands within the endocrine system and the specific hormones each secretes.
- Acquire knowledge on how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland regulate the endocrine system's operations.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the glands within the endocrine system and the specific hormones each secretes.
- Acquire knowledge on how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland regulate the endocrine system's operations.