Question

The ________ gland produces hormones that stimulate other glands to release their hormones.

Answer 1

Pituitary gland:

1. The pituitary gland is a very small (pea-sized) endocrine gland located in the lower part of the brain.
2. It is divided into two parts: anterior and posterior.
3. It is also called the master gland as it is responsible for the stimulation and functioning of all the other endocrine glands.
4. Its job is to produce hormones that are necessary for the manufacturing and secretion of other hormones to perform various activities.

Endocrine glands:

1. The ductless glands that function to secrete chemical messengers called hormones directly into the blood are known as endocrine glands.

Final answer:

The pituitary gland produces hormones that stimulate other glands to release their hormones.