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Standard IX
Biology
Pituitary Gland
Name the stru...
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Name the structure which controls the master gland.
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Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a gland in your brain that controls
your hormone system
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It releases hormones to another part of your brain called the pituitary gland, which sends hormones out to your different organs.
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