The _______ Gland Secretes Several Different Hormones and is Called

Question

The _______ gland secretes several different hormones and is called the master gland.
A) pineal
B) adrenal
C) pituitary
D) thyroid

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland because it secretes several hormones that regulate various functions of other endocrine glands in the body. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, the adrenal gland secretes hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, and the thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate metabolism, but none of these are considered the master gland.