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Which gland is called the master gland?


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Gland:

An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, and tears.

Master gland:

  1. The Pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland situated at the base of our brain.
  2. It is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ because it produces some of the important hormones in the body.

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