Question

Name the gland that controls the functioning to other endocrine glands.

(a) Pancreas

(b) Pituitary gland

(c) Rineal gland

(d) Adrenal gland

Answer 1

(b) Pituitary gland

Pituitary glands produces hormones that control many functions of other endocrine glands. It is also called 'master gland' because its hormones control other parts of the endocrine system, namely the thyroid gland, ovaries, and testes.