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Given below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands.
(iv) Why is the part labelled A called the master gland ? Which part of the forebrain controls the gland labelled A?
(iv) Why is the part labelled A called the master gland ? Which part of the forebrain controls the gland labelled A?
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- The pituitary gland is known as the master gland because it produces hormones that control all other endocrine glands.
- Hypothalamus contains several groups of neurosecretory cells that produce hormones.
- These hormones regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormones.
- The pituitary gland is known as the master gland because it produces hormones that control all other endocrine glands.
- Hypothalamus contains several groups of neurosecretory cells that produce hormones.
- These hormones regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormones.
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