WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 16

Question 16

Hormonal Coordination

The pituitary is regarded as the master gland because

  1. A.it is located in the brain
  2. B.its secretions are the most numerous
  3. C.its secretions control other endocrine glands
  4. D.it is the biggest endocrine gland
  5. E.it controls the activities of the brain
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (its secretions control other endocrine glands)

Explanation

Pituitary hormones control the thyroid, adrenal glands and gonads.