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Pituitary gland works under the influence of hypothalamus. Then why the name master gland for pituitary?

Answer 1

Indeed, you have made a significant observation, but what was the issue with the hypothalamus's discovery coming later than the pituitary? Initially, the hypothalamus was thought of as a master gland, but the hypothalamus' discovery disproved this notion by demonstrating the hypothalamus's reliance on the pituitary for the release of factors. However, because the name was given to the hypothalamus in antiquity, it was retained that way, much like the unit membrane.

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Answer 2

Carson Allen

Although the hypothalamus affects the pituitary gland's function, the pituitary gland itself regulates the activity of other glands, earning the moniker "master gland." The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it releases different hormones that regulate the activity of many other endocrine glands in the body.

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