Question

Which of the following gland is called the master gland.

• A. Pituitary gland
• B. Adrenal gland
• C. Thyroid gland
• D. Ovary

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Pituitary gland

The correct answer is option A

The explanation for the correct answer

Option A - Pituitary gland

1. It is a small endocrine gland.
2. It is also called the master gland because it directs the other glands to suppress or induce hormone production.

The explanation for the other options

Option B- Adrenal gland

1. It is located above the kidney.
2. It is also called suprarenal glands.

Option C - Thyroid gland

1. It is an endocrine gland.
2. It is located at the front of the neck region.

Option D - Ovary

1. It is an organ of the female reproductive system.
2. They produced an egg cell called ova.

Hence, the correct answer is option A i.e. Pituitary gland