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    Which gland in the Human Body is called the "Master Gland"?

    Question #110391. Asked by armindasantana. (Nov 01 09 8:43 AM)


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    		The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.

    http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/pitgland.htm

    http://www.faqs.org/health-encyc/Your-Body/The-Endocrine-Glands-The-pituitary-master-gland.html

    Nov 01 09, 8:45 AM

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