Why is pituitary gland called mater gland?

Assertion : Pituitary gland is also called master gland. Reason : It secretes a number of trophic hormones which regulate secretion from other endocrine glands.

Where is pituitary gland located ?

The Pituitary Gland

Assertion (A): The pituitary gland is the master gland of our body. Reason (R): The pituitary gland controls the activity of other endocrine glands such as thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes.

Pituitary gland is also called the master gland. Why?

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