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The gland regarded as the "master gland" of the body is the:

  • A pituitary gland
  • B thyroid gland
  • C adrenal gland
  • D the pancreas

Correct answer: A. pituitary gland

Explanation: The pituitary controls many other endocrine glands, so it is the master gland.

Concept context

The endocrine glands, hormone classification and mechanism of action, and negative feedback regulation.

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