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Answer
The Pituitary gland controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. Thus it is called the master gland .
Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland are
(i) Growth hormone
(ii) Adrenocorticotropic hormone
(iii) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
PITUITARY GLAND & THE TARGET ORGANS
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