At one time, the pituitary was known as the ‘master gland’. Explain why this name is both fitting and misplaced. What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: It is fitting because the pituitary releases hormones impacting many other systems, including
the adrenal glands, gonads, kidneys and more. Thus, the pituitary impacts many body
systems. However, it was later revealed that the hypothalamus was largely in control of
homeostasis in general and the pituitary specifically. Thus, the ‘master gland' had its own
master.
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