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The pituitary is the endocrine gland that is often called the Master Gland.

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The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland because it controls the function of many other endocrine glands in the body by releasing various hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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The pituitary gland is called the "Master Gland". It makes 8 hormones which regulate many organ systems.

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