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Out of these which gland is known as master gland ?

Out of these which gland is known as master gland ? Correct Answer Pituitary gland

Gland: A gland is an organ that produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.

Key Points

  • Pituitary gland is a gland that is located at the base of the brain and right behind the bridge of the nose. It is mainly responsible for sexual maturation, reproduction, etc.
  • The pituitary gland is also called the 'master endocrine gland' because it is a small pea-sized gland.
  • The pituitary gland is controlled by Hypothalamus. 
  • The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary to release or inhibit pituitary hormone production.
  • The hormones of the pituitary gland help in regulating the functions of other endocrine glands.

Hence, it could be concluded that the pituitary gland is also called the 'master gland'.

Additional Information

Glands Hormones Functions
Pituitary Growth hormone & 9 different hormones Regulates growth and other glands
Thyroid Thyroxine Plays an important role in regulating weight, body.
Parathyroid Parathormone Controls calcium balance.
Adrenal Adrenaline Prepares the body for an emergency.
Pancreas Insulin Controls glucose level.
Thymus Thymosin Growth of genitalia in childhood.
Testes Testosterone Growth of the male reproductive system.
Ovaries Oestrogen, Progesterone Growth of the female reproductive 

Related Questions

Consider the following statements about Pituitary Gland:   A) This gland is known as "Master Gland" B) This is the second smallest Endocrine gland in the body Choose the correct statement/s?
Which of the following requirements form an essential element of 'course of employment' in cases of vicarious liability?
The servant's act must be:
1. Expressly or impliedly authorised by the master
2. Unauthorised manner of doing something which is authorised by the master.
3. Done to protect the interest of the master
4. Necessarily incidental to something which the servant is employed to do.
5. Done for the benefit of the master.
Select the correct answer using the given below:
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply. Conclusions : I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates. II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer :

Statements : The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master's degree. However, the candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master's degree can also apply.

Conclusions :
I. All candidates who have yet to get their Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
II. All candidates having obtained second class Master's degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
In the question below are given three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: Some Miss are Master All Master are Mr. Some Mrs. are Master Conclusions: I. No Miss is a Mr. II. Some Mr. is a Mrs. III. No Mrs. Is a Miss
According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Given below are six sentences 4 of which are jumbled. The first and the last sentence are given. Pick the option that gives the logically correct order of the four sentences. S-1 A slave, ill-treated by his master, runs away to the forest. A: The slave bravely goes forward and removes the thorn gently. B: The lion goes away without hurting him. C: There he comes across a lion in pain because of a thorn in his paw. D: Some days later, the slave’s master comes hunting to the forest and catches many animals and cages them. S-6 The slave is spotted by the masters’ men who catch him and bring him to the cruel master.
Consider the following statements:
For vicarious liability, there must be:
1. Relationship of master and servant
2. No control of master on the manner of doing the work.
3. Tort committed in the course of employment.
4. Master's control on the manner of doing the work.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Dumbledore enterprises sold a master piece for $45000 then he gains an amount equal to loss when he sold the master piece for $23000. Find the cost price of the master piece.
In these questions, the first and last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences carefully and find out the correct sequence of the sentences.  S1: A gentleman who lived alone always had two plates placed on the table at dinner time. P : One day just as he sat down to dine, the cat rushed into the room. Q : One plate was for himself and the other was for his cat. R : she dropped a mouse into her own plate and another into her master plate. S : He used to give the cat a piece of meat from his own plate. S6: In this way, the cat showed her gratitude to her master.