The pituitary is often called the "master gland" because it:
- A
Manufactures all the body's hormones
- B
Operates without input from the nervous system
- C
Is the largest gland in the body
- Dcheck_circle
Releases hormones that direct other endocrine glands
Explanation
The pituitary, under hypothalamic control, secretes tropic hormones that regulate other endocrine glands such as the thyroid, adrenal cortex, and gonads.