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"The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is __________ (full name)"

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Pituitary gland is basically a pea sized body that is present at the base of the brain and it produces hormone that is responsible for controlling the growth and the functioning of other endocrine glands. 

It is known as the master gland because it produces the hormones that internal controls the different processes of the body and secretion of other hormones as well. 

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