Which gland controls the master gland?

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A Pituitary gland
B Hypothalamus
C Thyroid gland
D Adrenal gland

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Answer: B. Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland i.e., the master gland. Eg:- if the pituitary gland secretes the growth hormone the hypothalamus controls the amount of growth hormone that has to be released.

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Which gland controls the master gland?

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