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The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland".
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What endocrine gland is known as the master gland?
The pituitary is the endocrine gland that is often called the Master Gland.
What are hormones secreted by?
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The main endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus is a neuroendocrine organ. Other organs which are not so well known for their endocrine activity include the stomach, which produces such hormones as ghrelin.
Is the bulbourethral gland also known as the Cowper's gland?
Yes!
Why is the hypothalamus considered the control center of the endocrine system?
The hypothalamus is considered the control center of the endocrine system because it acts as the endocrine system's thermostat - it signals glands to turn on or off hormones as the body needs them.
Describe the role of each major endocrine gland?
The main endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands. The stomach is an organ that isn't well known for it's endocrine activity. It produces hormones such as ghrelin. I hope this helps.
What endocrine gland is known as the master gland?
The pituitary is the endocrine gland that is often called the Master Gland.
What gland is also known as the supercharge?
Endocrine glands.
What gland is also known as the mixed gland.?
The Pancreas is a mixed gland, it is a endocrine and exocrine gland.One that has both endocrine and exocrine functions; such as the pancreas, gonads, and the gastrointestinal mucosa.
What gland is also known as mixed gland?
The Pancreas is a mixed gland, it is a endocrine and exocrine gland.One that has both endocrine and exocrine functions; such as the pancreas, gonads, and the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Master gland of the endocrine system?
pituitary
Which gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland
Which body system includes the pituitary thyroid and adrenal glands?
Part of the endocrine system, these endocrine glands help to regulate homeostasis.
Which gland of human body is considered as orchestra of endocrine system?
The Pituitary Gland, also known as the "master gland" is considered the most important in the body - as it controls the functions of all the endocrine glands.You can think of the pituitary gland as a powerful "conductor" of a large orchestra
The president is also known as?
The Commander in Chief
The president is also known as the?
Commander in Chief
Which organ system consists of hormone-secreting glands such as the pituitary and thyroid glands?
The organ system that consists of hormone-secreting glands, such as the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland, is known as the endocrine system. The endocrine system also consists of the following glands: pineal gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.
Which area of the brain regulates the endocrine system?
mid brain regulates the endocrine system. hypothalamus (part of mid brain) connects with pituitary gland , known as master gland (it controls secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands)
