Which of the following glands is called the master gland of the human body ........

General Studies (CPO) General Science

Which of the following glands is called the master gland of the human body?

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CPO 14th-March-2019-Shift-2

Thyroid

Pituitary

Adrenal

Liver

- Option 1: Thyroid

- The thyroid gland regulates metabolism by producing hormones like thyroxine.

- It's crucial for growth and energy management, but not the master.

- Option 2: Pituitary

- Known as the "master gland" because it controls other glands.

- Produces hormones that influence growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

- Option 3: Adrenal

- Produces hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

- It helps manage stress but isn't the master gland.

- Option 4: Liver

- Not a gland; plays a role in detoxification and metabolism.

- It helps filter blood but is not involved in hormone control.

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