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balandron [24]
2 years ago
10

Why is the pituitary gland so important?​

Biology
1 answer:
kifflom [539]2 years ago
7 0

It is the main endocrine gland and a small structure in the head. It's named the "master gland" because it produces hormones that control other glands and many other body functions including growth. It consists of the anterior and posterior pituitary.

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