The "Master Control Center" of the Endocrine System is The

Question

The "master control center" of the endocrine system is the
A)pituitary gland.
B)cerebral cortex.
C)spinal cord.
D)hypothalamus.
E)adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is often referred to as the "master control center" of the endocrine system, as it controls and regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus also plays a role in regulating various other endocrine glands throughout the body.