The most influential endocrine gland, known as the mastergland, is thea. pituitary.b. hypothalamus.c. thyroid.d. pancreas
The most influential endocrine gland, known as the mastergland, is thea. pituitary.b. hypothalamus.c. thyroid.d. pancreas
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The most influential endocrine gland, known as the master
gland, is the
a. pituitary.
b. hypothalamus.
c. thyroid.
d. pancreas
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The endocrine system is comprised of a network of glands which creates, stores and secretes the hormones. It acts as a messenger, the hormones are secreted and carried on to the target organ in the body. All the endocrine systems are controlled by the Hypothalamus.
Endocrine system is comprised of endocrine glands, these glands secretes hormones directly into the blood. Other glands in the endocrine system are pineal gland, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, hypothalamus, ovaries, pancreases and testes.
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