2006-12-18 16:08:18 · 4 answers · asked by chinmay 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master" gland of the endocrine system, because it controls the functions of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain. The gland is attached to the hypothalumus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) by nerve fibers.
2006-12-18 16:11:35 · answer #1 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C- it fairly is placed indoors the suggestions and secretes distinctive mandatory hormones for all circumstances purposes in spite of the undeniable fact that the hypothalamus is the draw close controller telling the pituitary gland what to launch
2016-10-18 11:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by lurette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It regulates other glands. Look it up for specifics.
2006-12-18 16:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by michalakd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause it controls all your growth and hormones - it triggers them
2006-12-18 16:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffi Poodle Pie 69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋