The master gland of the endocrine system is the
a. thyroid.
b. parathyroid.
c. pancreas.
d. pituitary.
D
The pituitary gland, located in the brain, is the master gland of the endocrine system. It has been called the "master gland" because through the negative feedback system it exerts its control over the other endocrine glands.
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