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Why pituitary gland called master gland |
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Answer» Pituitary gland is called master gland as it controls the functioning and secretion of other glands.secretes five hormones growth hormone - regulates growth and development of bones and muscles Trophic hormone - regulates secretion of hormones from adrenal glands ,thyroid gland ,testis & ovaries.Prolactin hormone - regulates secretion of mammry glands in females .Vassopressin hormone - regulates ionic balance and water level in body .Oxytocin hormone - regulates ejection of milk in females during lactation .That\'s it .. It secretes growth hormone |
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