The ____________ is Part of the Diencephalon and is Commonly

Question

The ____________ is part of the diencephalon and is commonly called the "master gland."
A)Adrenal
B)Pineal
C)Thyroid
D)Pituitary

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is commonly referred to as the "master gland" because it controls the release of hormones from other endocrine glands in the body. It is located in the diencephalon, which is a part of the brain. The adrenal, pineal, and thyroid glands are also endocrine glands but they are not commonly referred to as the "master gland."