The master gland of the body is the:
A) pineal gland.
B) pituitary gland.
C) hypothalamus.
D) gonads.
B
Explanation: A) The pineal gland does not directly regulate many other endocrine glands.
B) Correct. The pituitary is the master gland because it directly regulates so many other endocrine glands.
C) The hypothalamus does not directly regulate many other endocrine glands.
D) The gonads do not directly regulate many other endocrine glands.
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