Question

Name the following endocrine glands:
i) The master of endocrine orchestra
ii) The dual gland

Answer 1

i) The pituitary gland could be called the master of endocrine orchestra as it produces various hormone that control different functions throughout the body. However, the hypothalamus controls the function of the pituitary gland.

ii) The pancreas is called the dual gland as it can produce enzymes and act as an exocrine gland and produce hormones and act as an endocrine gland.