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Assertion : The name master gland of body is given to pituitary gland.
Reason : Hypothalamus exerts control over the master gland.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

If Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
The name master endocrine gland of the body is given to the pituitary gland. It secretes a number of hormones such as TSH, ACTH, etc.which regulates the working of other endocrine glands. This gland itself works under the control of the hormones secreted by hypothalamus of the brain.
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