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Pituitary is popularly called the master gland.

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The correct option is A True
The pituitary produces most of the hormones which are responsible for the control and maintenance of all the organs of the body, secretion of the glands of the body and proper functioning of the body. Example- growth hormone, prolactin, TSH, ACTH, leutinizing hormone, FSH. It stores and releases oxytocin and vasopressin. Due to the above-stated reasons, the answer is true.

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