The master gland of the endocrine system is __________.

hypothalamus

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pituitary

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adrenal

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thyroid

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Solution

The correct option is B pituitary
The pituitary gland, which hangs by a thin stalk from the hypothalamus, is called the master gland of the body because it regulates the activity of the other endocrine glands.

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