Master gland of the body is ________

Pituitary Gland

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Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is called as master gland because its hormones control other parts of the endocrine glands, namely the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.
It is a small structure in the head. It is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth
So the answer is 'Pituitary Gland'.

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