The Idea That the Pituitary Gland Is the "Master Gland

question 65

Multiple Choice

The idea that the pituitary gland is the "master gland":

• A)is completely accurate and appropriate.
• B)is completely inaccurate since it doesn't control any other glands or related structures.
• C)is true;yet,it is still controlled by the brain.
• D)is a matter of debate,since many other researchers refer to the adrenal gland as the "master gland."

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