{"id":24091,"date":"2024-04-15T06:42:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=24091"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:42:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:42:22","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-known-as-master-gland-in-man-a-pancrease-b-pituitary-c-adrenal-d-thyroid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-known-as-master-gland-in-man-a-pancrease-b-pituitary-c-adrenal-d-thyroid\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is known as master gland in man? A. Pancrease B. Pituitary C. Adrenal D. 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Pituitary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It is often called the &#8220;master gland&#8221; because it produces hormones that control many other glands in the body. These hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and other important functions.<\/p>\n<p>The pituitary gland is divided into two parts: the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary produces six hormones: growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and prolactin. The posterior pituitary produces two hormones: antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.<\/p>\n<p>Growth hormone stimulates the growth of bones and tissues. Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce adrenal hormones. Follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the ovaries or testes to produce eggs or sperm. 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