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What is considered to be the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

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The pituitary gland (hypophysis). It's called the "master gland" because it secretes hormones (e.g., GH, TSH, ACTH, LH, FSH, prolactin) that regulate other endocrine glands. It sits at the base of the brain and is controlled by the hypothalamus (which some authors call the true master regulator).