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WAEC Biology 1988 Question 20

Question 20

Hormonal Coordination

The pituitary is called 'master gland' because

  1. A.it is located in the brain
  2. B.its secretions are more numerous than those of any other gland
  3. C.its secretion controls other glands
  4. D.it is the only organ that produces hormone
  5. E.It regulates muscular movements
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Answer: C (its secretion controls other glands)

Explanation

Several pituitary hormones (e.g. TSH, ACTH, FSH) control the activity of other endocrine glands.