Combined Science GCSE
Master gland
What Master gland means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A name for the pituitary because its hormones act on other endocrine glands, stimulating them to release different hormones that bring about specific effects.
The pituitary gland in the brain is called this because it secretes several hormones into the blood in response to body conditions.
Topics that use Master gland
- Human endocrine system (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Endocrine gland
- endocrine system
- Glucagon
- Hormones
- Hormones in the bloodstream
- Insulin
- Location of endocrine glands
- Oestrogen
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